Earth's Systems & The Biosphere 521

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How does the latitude of the tundra generally compare with that of the taiga?

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The tundra is in polar regions while the taiga is slightly closer to the equator

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Which biome is characterized by low rainfall, freezing temperatures, polar bears, and scarce vegetation?

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Tundra

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The map below represents a particular Earth biome: These biome conditions are favorable to organisms such as cacti and rattlesnakes. Which answer choice most closely describes the biome's environmental conditions?

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High temperature, low precipitation

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Which description most accurately describes the biosphere?

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All life on Earth and their physical surroundings

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A disease causes the rabbit population to decline drastically in a food web. How would this impact the community?

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The fox population would decrease

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The factor that has the biggest influence on biome classification is: Topography, Magnetic Fields, Soil Type, Climate

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Climate

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What is the primary reason for the existence of a wide range of biomes in the western part of North Carolina?

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The wide range of altitude of the mountains

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Genetic variation within populations and variation of populations within ecosystems that make up the biosphere.

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Biodiversity

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How do warmer temperatures and higher rainfall generally influence biodiversity?

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Biodiversity increases

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How can a global loss of biodiversity impact the Earth?

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It can lead to a global shortage of food.