Global Patterns of Life Biomes Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Biomes: Global Patterns of Life
1. A biome is described by
A. a specified bioregion.
B. broadly similar environmental conditions.
C. a watershed divide, generally.
D. geographic location.
E. large landforms in the area.
Answer: B
Question Classification: Knowledge
2. Location of specific biomes can be predicted based on

A. the Coriolis Effect.
B. the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics.
C. precipitation and temperature.
D. seasonal variations in sunspots.
E. large landforms in the area.
Answer: C
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3. In the graph of precipitation and temperature above, desert biomes would fall in the area marked by the letter
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
E. E.
Answer: A
Question Classification: Comprehension
4. In the graph of precipitation and temperature above, temperate forest biomes would fall in the area marked by the
letter
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
E. E.
Answer: B
5. Neo and Trinity need to find their next exit in a biome that has relatively stable temperatures and abundant
rainfall. They have a graph of precipitation and temperature similar to the one above. Which letter marks the exit
they need to find?
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
E. E.
Answer: C
Question Classification: Application
6. In the graph of precipitation and temperature above, the area marked A has a
A. wide precipitation range and narrow temperature range.
B. narrow precipitation and temperature range.
C. wide precipitation and temperature range.
D. wide temperature range and narrow precipitation range.
E. varying temperature and narrow precipitation range.
Answer: D
Question Classification: Analysis
7. In the graph of precipitation and temperature above, the area marked D has a
A. wide precipitation range and narrow temperature range.
B. narrow precipitation and temperature range.
C. wide precipitation and temperature range.
D. wide temperature range and narrow precipitation range.
E. None of the above.
Answer: B
8. Which of the following is not an example of a specialization that plants in the desert may have?
A. Storing water in stems or roots.
B. Reducing water loss with thick epidermal layers.
C. Shedding leaves in the driest seasons.
D. using spines for shade.
E. All of these are adaptations of plants living in desert conditions.
Answer: E
9. Deserts are characterized by

A. an absence of vegetation.
B. sand dunes, which cause plants to grow only with difficulty.
C. low levels of measurable precipitation.

D. their location at 30 latitude.
E. sand or gravel.
Answer: C
10. Most of the worlds grasslands are found

A. in North America.
B. on relatively dry continental interiors.
C. on the moist edges of continents.
D. in narrow strips on the edges of mountains.
E. along major river systems.
Answer: B
11. Grassland conditions make tree growth

A. impossible.
B. possible only during summer.
C. possible mainly in corridors along streams.
D. possible only for tiny, desert tree species.
E. stunted and sparse.
Answer: C
12. Tundra biomes occur

A. at high latitudes, where temperatures are low.
B. where rainfall is too great for tree growth.
C. only at high latitudes.
D. almost exclusively on Antarctica.
E. at high latitudes and altitudes, where the growing season is short.
Answer: E
13. Morpheus has been led into a wilderness environment and left to fend for himself for the summer. Luckily, he
has a good coat because it looks like there may be a frost during the night and the mosquitoes are everywhere. As he
looks around, he is relieved because he recognizes some of the plants. There are some mosses, lichens, small shrubs,
sedges, and grasses. Which biome is he in?
A. tropical rainforest
C. wetland
B. temperate rainforest
D. tundra
E. coastal area
Answer: D
14. The word conifer distinguishes plants that are
A. needle bearing.
B. cone bearing.
C. evergreen.
D. cone-shaped.
E. found in northern latitudes.
Answer: B
15. Having needle-shaped leaves benefits plants because needles

A. reduce water loss and endure cold winters.
B. are more efficient at photosynthesis because they are dark green.
C. evaporate water more efficiently.
D. do not rot in the excessive rainfall that characterizes coniferous forests.
E. are less resistant to strong winds.
Answer: A
16. Trinity and Neo are in an area that has many lakes and bogs. There are also plants that indicate an acid soil. As
they look around, the deciduous trees they see are birches, aspens, and maples. What forest are they in?
A. temperate rainforest
B. boreal forest
C. tropical rainforest
D. southern pine forest
E. coastal forest
Answer: B
17. Boreal forests are generally

A. cold and dry, with extensive barren areas.
B. warm and humid, with large rivers.
C. dry because water is frozen most of the year.
D. cool and moist, with many streams and wetlands.
E. soggy in the summer because of permafrost.
Answer: D
18. Taiga water and soils are often acidic because of

A. acid rain.
B. moss and conifer needles.
C. salts exposed by erosion.
D. the high number of deciduous leaves.
E. It is not clear why they are acidic.
Answer: B
19. Morpheus, Trinity, and Neo are on the wet western coast of North America and as they look around they see lots
of mosses, lichens, and ferns covering the tree branches. Condensation from fog on the leaves is a major form of
precipitation. Where are they?
A. temperate rainforest
B. boreal forest
C. tropical rainforest
D. southern pine forest
E. tropical savannah
Answer: A
20. Deciduous forests

A. are adapted to extremely cold climates.
B. have trees that bear seeds in cones.
C. have trees that shed their leaves seasonally.
D. are not useful commercially.
E. are not found in the African continent.
Answer: C
21. Many people in the United States make annual trips in the spring to see annual flowers that grow and flower
before they are shaded by canopy. Where are these people going?
A. deserts after winter rain showers
B. prairies or grasslands
C. tropical rainforests
D. temperate deciduous forests
E. boreal forests.
Answer: D
22. Cloud forests are found in ________ areas in tropical regions.

A. hot coastal
B. cool mountainous
C. cool plains
D. low elevation
E. valley
Answer: B
23. Neo is on a mission for the truth. Part of his assignment is to travel to a boreal forest and talk with the leader of
an indigenous tribe. He was kidnapped by agents and as he wakes he finds himself sweating in a moist forest but
there arent many streams or wetlands. He is amazed by the tremendous amount of biodiversity including an
abundance of biting mosquitoes. Has he inadvertently gotten closer to his goal of finding a boreal forest?
A. Yes
B. No - the description is that of a tropical seasonal forest.
C. No - the description is that of a temperate deciduous forest.
D. No - the description is that of a tropical rainforest.
E. No - the description is that of a temperate rainforest.
Answer: D
24. Humid tropical forests have extraordinary biological diversity

A. because of the very fertile tropical soils.
B. because rainfall dissolves soil nutrients and makes them available to plants.
C. because water is not a limiting factor.
D. despite a complete absence of nutrients in the environment.
E. despite the poor, weathered soils.
Answer: E
25. Tropical moist forests have high species diversity because

A. they have highly developed, diverse niche opportunities and habitats.
B. they are larger than any other biome type.
C. due to heat and humidity, evolution has gone on faster there than in colder regions.
D. there has been little history of human settlement in the rainforests compared to Europe.
E. the warmer climate makes it less harsh for species to survive.
Answer: A
26. Tropical seasonal forests are specially adapted to tolerate

A. annual cycles of extreme heat and extreme cold.
B. years of drought followed by years of rain.
C. annual cycles of severe drought and heavy rain.
D. extreme drought and cold at the same time.
E. extreme heat.
Answer: C
27. What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

A. It is highly desired by people to live.
B. It is only found in the Mediterranean area.
C. It has very poor soil but supports an extremely diverse array of species.
D. It has a large total area.
E. It contains a high number of unique species.
Answer: E
28. A biome absent from North America is the

A. temperate deciduous forest.
B. alpine tundra.
C. desert.
D. tropical rainforest.
E. temperate rainforest.
Answer: D
29. Which of the following protects mainland shores form the force of waves?
A. wetlands
B. barrier islands
C. coral islands
D. estuaries
E. volcanic islands
Answer: B
30. Barrier islands are formed of

A. wind- and wave-deposited sand.
B. volcanic debris.
C. silt and mud left by estuaries.
D. coral deposits.
E. coral reef formations.
Answer: A
31. Coral reefs form in

A. deep, warm, tropical seas.
B. cold polar seas.
C. warm, clear, tropical seas.
D. deep, cold oceans off continental shelves.
E. nutrient rich coastal areas.
Answer: C
32. Freshwater ecosystems are like dryland ecosystems except that

A. they lack oxygen.
B. they lack carbon dioxide.
C. all primary production occurs outside the system.
D. nutrient cycling is slower.
E. their surrounding medium is not air.
Answer: E
a. Water level
b.
Epilimnion
c.
Thermocline
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e
Hypolimnion
Benthos
33. What aquatic ecosystem phenomenon is illustrated in the diagram above?

A. nutrient inputs from upstream and uphill
B. vertical stratification
C. nutrient cycling
D. internal convective currents
E. horizontal stratification.
Answer: B
34. What environmental factor does not change between b and e in the diagram above?
A. light penetration
B. temperature
C. nutrient availability
D. oxygen content
E. All of these change between b and e.
Answer: E
35. Oxygen levels are lowest in what section in the diagram above?
A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. Oxygen levels are relatively similar in all layers.
Answer: D
36. The diagram above illustrates that during ________ in aquatic ecosystems, nutrients __________.
A. mixing; cycle deep in the bottom mud.
B. summer magnification; concentrate in the hypolimnion
C. nutrient cycling; are greatly diminished
D. spring turnover; follow temperature gradients
E. fall stratification; are held tightly in the epilimnion
Answer: E
37. The thermocline is the layer in a lake at which

A. pollutants are trapped and held.
B. seasonal lake mixing occurs.

C. the warm upper zone meets the cold lower zone.
D. nutrient levels are the lowest.
E. light no longer penetrates enough for photosynthesis to occur.
Answer: C
38. Wetlands are biomes that

A. are wet all year round.
B. are wet at least some of the year.
C. have fresh, not salty, water.
D. receive more rainfall than other ecosystems.
E. have salty, not fresh water.
Answer: B
39. Which type of wetland is noted for producing peat?

A. swamps
B. marshes
C. bogs and fens
D. estuaries
E. coastal areas
Answer: C
40. You are in an area that is relatively hot. You bend down and notice that there are tracks in the soil that are very
old. Since you know that this area is easily destroyed by human activity and the harsh climate slows recovery from
human damage you conclude that this biome is
A. a tropical dry forest.
B. a desert.
C. tundra.
D. a grassland.
E. a wetland.
Answer: B
41. The biome types that have lost the greatest percentage of their original (before human impact) area are
A. temperate conifer forests and arctic tundra.
B. tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
C. temperate forests and grasslands.
D. tropical and temperate forests.
E. tropical forests and grasslands
Answer: C
42. The biome type that, if damaged, is slow to heal and is summer feeding and breeding grounds for caribou and
grizzly bears is the
A. temperate grasslands.
B. bog or fen.
C. boreal forests.
D. arctic tundra.
E. arctic deserts.
Answer: D
43. In contrast with the ______________, the soil of the ______________ is more nutrient-rich and this type of
biome has fewer insects, parasites, and fungal diseases. Therefore, in many places, these areas are highly
endangered.
A. temperate grasslands, tropical seasonal forest
B. tropical rainforest, tropical seasonal forest
C. grasslands, boreal forests
D. tropical seasonal forest, tropical rainforest
E. boreal forests, tundra
Answer: B
44. The deepest layers of the ocean are relatively devoid of life.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
45. The coral reef is among the most endangered biological communities.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
46. Estuaries are noted by biologists because they have few but highly specialized biological niches.
A. True.
B. False.
Answer: B
47. Wetlands perform a major ecosystem service of trapping and filtering water as it passes through the wetland
area.
A. True.
B. False.
Answer: A
48. Temperate conifer forests and arctic tundra are the least disturbed by humans since they are usually unattractive
places for humans to live.
A. True.
B. False.
Answer: A
Short Answer/Essay Questions

49. An ecologist from your school who specializes in temperate forest ecology is touring the rainforests of Peru. You
are giving her the first tour of the primary forest and she comments on the differences she notices between this
ecosystem and the temperate ecosystem she is familiar with. Relate three of the differences she noted and explain
what factors in each ecosystem lead to the differences.
1.
2.
3.
Answer: For a total of 6 points (Note: The numbers can be changed to fit your assessment needs.)
6=
Provided three accurate differences; Accurately identified factors that lead to differences; Accurate
explanation of how the factors lead to the differences
4=
Provided two accurate differences; Accurately identified factors that lead to differences for two; Accurate
explanation of how the factors lead to the differences for two
2=
Provided one accurate difference; Accurately identified factors that lead to differences for one; Accurate
explanation of how the factors lead to the differences for one
0=
Provided no accurate differences; Did not accurately identify any factors that lead to differences; Did not
accurately explain how the factors lead to the differences
50. Compare and contrast the philosophy or worldview of a preservationist and a restorationist
Answer: For a total of 20 points (Note: The numbers can be changed to fit your assessment needs.)
20 =
Provided at least three accurate comparisons; Supported the comparisons with accurate evidence; Provided
at least three accurate contrasts; Supported the contrasts with accurate evidence; Communicated effectively
with a well written summary
15 =
Provided at least two accurate comparisons; Supported the comparisons with accurate evidence; Provided
at least two accurate contrasts; Supported the contrasts with accurate evidence; Communicated with a fairly
well written summary
10 =
Provided at least one accurate comparison; Supported the comparison with accurate evidence; Provided at
least one contrast; Supported the contrast with evidence; Communicated with a fairly well written summary
5=
Provided at least one accurate comparison; Supported the comparison with accurate evidence OR Provided
at least one accurate contrast; Supported the contrast with accurate evidence AND Communicated with a
poorly written summary
0=
Provided at least one comparison; Did not support the comparison with accurate evidence OR Provided at
least one contrast; Did not support the contrast with accurate evidence AND Communicated with a very
poorly written summary

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Chapter 5 Biomes: Global Patterns of Life

2. Location of specific biomes can be predicted based on

9. Deserts are characterized by

C. low levels of measurable precipitation.

10. Most of the worlds grasslands are found

11. Grassland conditions make tree growth

12. Tundra biomes occur

14. The word conifer distinguishes plants that are

15. Having needle-shaped leaves benefits plants because needles

17. Boreal forests are generally

18. Taiga water and soils are often acidic because of

20. Deciduous forests

22. Cloud forests are found in ________ areas in tropical regions.

24. Humid tropical forests have extraordinary biological diversity

25. Tropical moist forests have high species diversity because

26. Tropical seasonal forests are specially adapted to tolerate

27. What is unique about the Mediterranean climate area biome?

28. A biome absent from North America is the

Question Classification: Comprehension

30. Barrier islands are formed of

31. Coral reefs form in

32. Freshwater ecosystems are like dryland ecosystems except that

33. What aquatic ecosystem phenomenon is illustrated in the diagram above?

37. The thermocline is the layer in a lake at which

B. seasonal lake mixing occurs.

38. Wetlands are biomes that

39. Which type of wetland is noted for producing peat?

Short Answer/Essay Questions

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