Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems

You are a biologist studying different biomes. While categorizing them, you realize one of the following is not a terrestrial biome. Which one is it?

• Coral Reef

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Grassland

Imagine you are a marine biologist studying different ecosystems. Which of the following would be an example of an aquatic ecosystem you might study?

• Desert

• Savanna

• Lake

• Taiga

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Imagine you are a botanist studying a forest. Over several years, you notice changes in the types of plants that dominate the forest. What is this process called?

• Biome transition

• Ecosystem transformation

• Ecological succession

• Community evolution

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You are planning a trip to the Amazon Rainforest. Which of the following would you expect to encounter in this tropical rainforest biome?

• Sparse vegetation

• Low biodiversity

• Cold temperatures

• High rainfall

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You are a geography student preparing for an exam. One of the questions in your study guide asks, 'What is the largest terrestrial biome on Earth?'

• Tundra

• Desert

• Taiga

• Grassland

Imagine you are a biologist studying ecosystems. You are currently researching freshwater ecosystems. Which of the following would be an example of such an ecosystem?

• Mangrove Swamp

• Kelp Forest

• Estuary

• Coral Reef

Imagine you are observing a barren land that has been recently formed due to a volcanic eruption. What would be the first stage of primary succession in this scenario?

• The land develops into a climax community

• The land undergoes secondary succession

• Primary producers start to grow

• Pioneer species start to inhabit the land

Imagine you are an explorer in a desert. Which of the following would you most likely observe in this desert biome?

• Low precipitation

• Sparse vegetation

• Scarce wildlife

• Extreme temperature fluctuations

Imagine you are a botanist studying a forest that was recently ravaged by a wildfire. What would you call the process of change in the species structure of this forest due to the wildfire?

• Secondary succession

• Ecosystem degradation

• Biome alteration

• Ecological disruption

You are a marine biologist studying different ecosystems. Which of the following ecosystems would you study?

• Coral Reef

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Prairie

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