Quiz about Unit 2C Progress Check (Biosphere 3)

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of a biome?

Accepted Answer

It is defined by its climate and living organisms.

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It is always found in cities.

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It only contains one animal species.

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It changes every day.

Question 2

Where are tropical rainforests typically located?

Accepted Answer

Near the equator

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Near the poles

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In desert regions

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In mountainous areas

Question 3

Why are some plants able to survive and grow in the nutrient-poor soils of the Brazilian rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Some plants have adapted to absorb nutrients efficiently from limited resources in the soil.

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The rainforest has fewer animals, so plants face less competition for space.

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The soil in the rainforest is always wet, which provides all the nutrients plants need.

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Plants in the rainforest do not need sunlight to grow well.

Question 4

While hiking through the Brazilian rainforest, Mia observes that the soil is very poor in nutrients. What adaptation allows some plants to flourish in the nutrient-poor soils of the Brazilian rainforest?

Accepted Answer

They have developed specialized roots to maximize nutrient uptake from the soil.

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They rely on animals to bring them nutrients directly.

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The soil is rich in minerals, so no adaptation is needed.

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They do not require water to survive.

Question 5

Which of the following situations would most likely initiate secondary succession in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

A hurricane that destroys a coastal forest.

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Glacier retreat exposing bare rock.

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Lava flow creating new land.

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Sand dune formation along a shoreline.

Question 6

Which event would most likely lead to secondary succession in a grassland ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Wildfire that burns through an existing grassland.

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Volcanic eruption forming new land.

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Retreat of a glacier exposing bare soil.

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Formation of a new sandbar in a river.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the final stage of ecological succession?

Accepted Answer

A stable ecosystem with little change in species composition over time.

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Frequent invasion by new species and rapid turnover.

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Continuous replacement of one community by another.

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Initial colonization by lichens and mosses.

Question 8

What term is used to describe the stable, mature community that develops at the end of ecological succession?

Accepted Answer

Climax community

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Pioneer species

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Secondary succession

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Disturbed habitat

Question 9

Animals adapted to the tropical rainforest would have the greatest difficulty surviving in which of the following biomes?

Accepted Answer

Desert

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Temperate Grassland

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Tropical Savanna

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Deciduous Forest

Question 10

Abigail is planning to relocate a group of animals that are native to tropical rainforests. She wants to choose a biome where these species would be least likely to thrive. Which biome should Abigail avoid?

Accepted Answer

Desert

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Temperate Grassland

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Tropical Savanna

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Deciduous Forest

Question 11

Noah is planning a trip to a desert, where the environment is hot and dry. He wants to learn about animal adaptations to survive there. Which characteristic would help an animal survive in a hot, dry environment?

Accepted Answer

Ability to store water

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Thick layer of fat

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Webbed feet

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Bright feathers

Question 12

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of secondary succession?

Accepted Answer

It starts after a disturbance in an area that already has soil.

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It occurs in an area where no soil exists.

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It begins with the formation of new land from lava.

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It is always slower than primary succession.

Question 13

Which biome experiences moderate rainfall, distinct seasons, and supports trees that lose their leaves each year?

Accepted Answer

Temperate Deciduous Forest

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Grassland

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Boreal Forest

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Savanna

Question 14

Which biome is known for supporting the greatest variety of plant and animal species?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Rainforest

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Desert

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Tundra

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Temperate Grassland

Question 15

After a forest fire, which process allows the ecosystem to recover over time?

Accepted Answer

Secondary succession

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Primary succession

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Climax community formation

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Desertification

Question 16

Which climatograph correctly represents the desert?

Accepted Answer

1

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2

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3

Question 17

The most important abiotic factors when studying biomes are...

Accepted Answer

Precipitation and Temperature

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Food and Water

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Water and Sunlight

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Temperature and Oxygen

Question 18

Which biome is best represented by this climatograph?

Accepted Answer

Desert

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Tundra

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Tropical rainforest

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Boreal Forest

Question 19

The biome shown in the climatogram above would best be described as a:

Accepted Answer

tropical rain forest

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temperate deciduous forest

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desert

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tundra

Question 20

Biologists organize the environment into ecological layers so they can communicate about the areas more efficiently. The diagram shows an example of the organization. If biologists were discussing an ecosystem, which layer on the diagram would they most likely be referencing?

Accepted Answer

Layer D

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Layer A

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Layer C

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Layer B

Question 21

In this food web example you can see that rain forests have many producers consumer and predators. How would you describe the rain forest biome?

Accepted Answer

It has high biodiversity

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It has low biodiversity.

Unit 2C Progress Check (Biosphere 3)

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