Chapter 15 Review

Which of the following is a characteristic of the taiga biome?

• High biodiversity and warm temperatures year-round

• Long cold winters, coniferous trees, and nutrient-poor soil

• Mild temperatures, broadleaf trees, and rich soil

• Hot and dry climate with very little vegetation

What is the primary difference between climate and weather?

• Climate describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather describes long-term trends.

• Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term trends.

• Climate refers to precipitation only, while weather refers to temperature.

• Weather refers to climate changes caused by human activity.

Which of Earth's spheres interacts when a volcanic eruption releases gases into the atmosphere and affects nearby plant life?

• Biosphere and geosphere only

• Geosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere

• Hydrosphere and geosphere only

• Atmosphere and hydrosphere

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Which aquatic ecosystem is characterized by both saltwater and freshwater mixing, leading to high biodiversity?

• Open ocean

• Estuary

• Wetland

• Coral reef

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According to the Gaia hypothesis, Earth is considered a single living organism. How does this perspective influence our understanding of Earth's systems?

• It suggests that Earth's systems work independently.

• It highlights the interconnectedness of Earth's systems.

• It focuses solely on human impacts on Earth.

• It downplays the role of living organisms in Earth's balance.

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Which factor has the greatest influence on the type of biome found in a particular area?

• Latitude and altitude

• Type of soil

• Number of animal species

• Proximity to human activity

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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between climate and weather?

• Climate refers to conditions over a short time period, while weather refers to long-term conditions.

• Weather refers to conditions over a short time period, while climate refers to long-term trends.

• Climate and weather describe the same atmospheric conditions.

• Weather focuses on temperature only, while climate includes temperature and precipitation.

A student studying the water cycle observes that water from a lake evaporates and forms clouds. Which spheres of Earth are interacting in this process?

• Geosphere and biosphere

• Atmosphere and biosphere

• Hydrosphere and atmosphere

• Atmosphere and geosphere

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Which of the following aquatic ecosystems is most likely to support large numbers of fish, birds, and other wildlife due to its shallow waters and abundant plant life?

• Open ocean

• Wetlands

• Deep ocean trench

• Coral reef

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Which biome is characterized by seasonal rainfall, warm temperatures, and large herds of grazing animals?

• Desert

• Temperate forest

• Savanna

• Tundra