Biomes

Front

Which statement describes the relationship between latitude and temperature? Options: As latitude increases, temperature increases; As latitude increases, temperature decreases; There is no relationship between latitude and temperature.

Back

As latitude increases, temperature decreases

Front

Which of the following statements is true regarding primary succession?

• The soil is already present, so pioneer species grow very quickly
• Happens after a disturbance to an ecosystem, such as a forest fire or flood
• A climax community can be reached relatively quickly, in 150-200 years
• This type of succession starts on new land, so it takes much longer to occur

Back

This type of succession starts on new land, so it takes much longer to occur

Front

Relationship between altitude and temperature:

• As altitude increases, temperature increases
• As altitude increases, temperature decreases
• There is no relationship between latitude and altitude

Back

As altitude increases, temperature decreases

Front

Which ecosystem experiences a distinct dry season and wet season? Options: Daly Waters, Iquitos, Tindouf, None of these.

Back

Daly Waters

Front

Based on the climate graph shown, what type of biome is Iquitos? Options: Tropical grassland, Tropical rainforest, Deciduous forest, Tundra

Back

Tropical rainforest

Front

Based on the climate data above, what type of biome is Tindouf? Options: Temperate Forest, Tropical Rain Forest, Subtropical Desert, Temperate Grassland

Back

Subtropical Desert

Front

Which ecosystem is the most likely to be on or very close to the Equator? Options: Daly Waters, Iquitos, Tindouf, None of these is close to the equator.

Back

Iquitos

Front

Which ecosystem will experience a freezing winter, with precipitation in the form of snow or ice? Options: Daly Waters, Iquitos, Tindouf, None of these.

Back

None of these

Front

Which is the emergent layer? Options:

A

,

B

,

C

,

D

Back

A

Front

Which layer would have shorter plants with wider leaves (like ferns) to gather the 5-10% of sunlight that hasn’t already been captured? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

C