Biomes and Climate Quiz

What is the difference in climate between temperate rain forests and temperate deciduous forests?

• Temperate rain forests have more seasonal variation.

• Temperate deciduous forests have more seasonal variation.

• Both have the same climate.

• Temperate rain forests are colder.

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Which statement is true of ponds but NOT lakes?

• Plants surround the shore.

• Surface water contains organisms that use sunlight for photosynthesis.

• Sunlight reaches the bottom of the body of water.

• People fill them in with sediment to create land for houses and other structures.

An ecosystem has 150 organisms of 15 different species. What is the biodiversity index of this ecosystem?

• 165

• 10

• 0.15

• 0.1

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Recreation and tourism are two types of ________________ services provided by ecosystems.

• cultural

• provisioning

• regulating

• supporting

What are estuaries popular places for?

• Mountain climbing

• Desert exploration

• Tourism, recreation, commercial fishing, education, and research

• Forest conservation

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided by estuaries?

• Provides food, habitat, and raw materials

• Controls erosion

• Increases desertification

• Purifies water

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What is a potential impact of the design solution on food sources?

• Stops people from harvesting sustainably

• Increases food production

• Decreases food variety

• Increases food prices

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What is a potential impact of the design solution on biodiversity?

• Increases biodiversity

• Impacts biodiversity negatively

• Has no effect on biodiversity

• Changes biodiversity location

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What is a concern regarding the number of storms?

• Increases storm frequency

• Prevents estuary from protecting the coastline

• Changes storm direction

• Decreases storm intensity

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What does a level 1 understanding indicate about a student's response?

• Complete and accurate

• Incomplete or minimal evidence

• Clear and detailed

• No response given

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