ES 6.2 Reading Quiz

What factor primarily determines where terrestrial organisms can live?

• Climate

• Proximity to the Equator

• Human activities

• Soil type

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Which of the following regions has a climate more similar to North America?

• Europe

• Mexico

• Central America

• South America

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What is the term used to describe the transition zone between two different ecosystems or biomes?

• Ecotone

• Biome

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

What is the 'edge effect' in ecological terms?

• Greater species diversity and higher density of organisms in a transition zone

• The boundary between land and water ecosystems

• The effect of human activities on natural vegetation

• The impact of climate change on polar regions

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What is one adaptation that desert plants have to conserve water?

• Dropping leaves during hot-and-dry spells

• Having thick, fleshy stems

• Opening pores only at night

• All of the above

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How do camels adapt to desert conditions?

• By sweating to cool down

• By storing water in their fat

• By drinking water frequently

• By hiding in burrows

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What is a common feature of desert animals to beat the heat?

• Being active during the day

• Having large body sizes

• Hiding in cool burrows or rocky crevices

• Drinking large amounts of water

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What is a characteristic of tropical deserts like the Sahara and the Namib?

• They are hot and dry most of the year.

• They have abundant vegetation.

• They receive high annual precipitation.

• They have cold winters.

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Which type of desert receives more precipitation than tropical deserts and has widely dispersed, drought-resistant vegetation?

• Temperate desert

• Tropical desert

• Cold desert

• Polar desert

What is a common feature of cold deserts like the Gobi Desert?

• Winters are cold and summers are warm or hot.

• They have high species diversity.

• They receive high annual precipitation.

• They have dense vegetation.