Chapter 6

What do we call large biological communities?

• Ecosystems

• Habitats

• Biomes

• Niches

An important characteristic of each biome is its ________, which refers to the number and variety of different biological species that live there.

• climate

• biodiversity

• geography

• altitude

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What is the term used to describe vegetation zones defined by altitude?

• Horizontal Zonation

• Vertical Zonation

• Latitudinal Zonation

• Longitudinal Zonation

In mountainous regions, temperatures are cooler and precipitation is usually greater at ______ elevations.

• low

• high

• sea level

• mid

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What is the minimum annual rainfall required for an area to be classified as a tropical rainforest?

• 100 centimeters

• 150 centimeters

• 200 centimeters

• 250 centimeters

Fill in the blank: Tropical rainforests have temperatures that are warm to hot ______.

• only in summer

• only in winter

• year-round

• only during the day.

What is the maximum amount of rain that deserts typically receive per year?

• 10 cm

• 20 cm

• 30 cm

• 40 cm

Deserts are characterized by their _______ climate, with precipitation usually less than 30 centimeters per year.

• humid

• dry

• tropical

• wet

What is a characteristic of temperate (midlatitude) grasslands?

• They have rich soils and support abundant grass.

• They have poor soils and support dense forests.

• They are located in tropical latitudes.

• They receive enough rain for forests.

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Temperate grasslands occur where there is enough rain to support ______ but not enough for forests.

• abundant grass

• dense forests

• tropical plants

• desert shrubs

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