Biomes & Ecological Succession Flashcard

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The climatogram below is likely indicative of what biome? Options: tropical rainforest, desert, grassland, taiga

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taiga

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Trees generally help to moderate climate because they have a ________ albedo and release water from their leaves through _______________.

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high; transpiration

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A species that absorbs nutrients primarily from the air rather than soil would likely be

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a pioneer species

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The species in the question above would be important to the process of

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primary succession

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Gopher tortoises build burrows in sand that are known to be used by 300+ animal species, making them a great example of

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a keystone species

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What is the minimum number of satellites needed to identify a location by GPS?

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3

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Which of the following is NOT a common threat to mangrove forests? Options: acid mine drainage, development of coastal communities, pollution from tourists, creation of artificial ponds through water diversion

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acid mine drainage

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In a population of snakes, there is variation in the banding pattern. If the snake population follows a normal (Gaussian) distribution for this trait, which type of banding will be most common in the population?

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moderate banding patterns

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Abigail and Liam are planning a trip to Tokyo, Japan. What are the two main factors that determine the climate of the area?

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temperature and precipitation

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Before school, Mason noticed the sky was clear and sunny. On his way home, it rained. These conditions are best described as the

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weather.