There Are Eight Major Terrestrial Biomes With Distinct Seasons And Varying Levels Of Primary

What are the two most significant abiotic factors that influence what type of biome is found in a geographic area? (Select Two)

• Average precipitation.

• Humidity level.

• Average temperature.

• Wind speed.

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Where on this map would you expect to find a tundra?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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If winds are coming in from the west, the rainshadow effect would produce a greater amount of precipitation for which area?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Where would you expect to find a boreal forest, or taiga?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which ecosystem would have the shortest growing season, permafrost, and few if any trees

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which ecosystem would you expect to find the greatest amount of biomass and biodiversity?

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate desert

• Boreal forest

• Polar grassland

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Which statement describes the relationship between latitude and temperature?

• As latitude increases, temperature increases

• As latitude increases, temperature decreases

• There is no relationship between latitude and temperature

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Which of the following statements is true regarding primary succession?

• The soil is already present, so pioneer species grow very quickly.

• Happens after a disturbance to an ecosystem, such as a forest fire or flood.

• A climax community can be reached relatively quickly, in 150-200 years.

• This type of succession starts on new land, so it takes much longer to occur

What type of ecosystem would you be most likely to find at a latitude of 5°N?

• A tropical rainforest

• A temperate grassland

• A polar desert

• A boreal forest or taiga

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Which type of forest would you expect to see trees turning changing color from green to red, orange, and yellow during the fall?

• Deciduous Forest

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Boreal Forest

• This happens in all these forests.