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1.2 Molles Chapter 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tropical ecosystems (ecosystems around the equator) experience an even amount of solar energy all year.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The heat from the sun drives air circulation which... (select all that apply)

a)

causes the heating of air masses that rise, cool, and move north or south of the equator

b)

triggers a chain of events that are responsible for the heavy rainfall on the equator (the tropics)

c)

is then cooled by the trade winds

d)

which then triggers an effect that moves moisture westerly across the globe

3.

Which soil horizon is composed of mostly organic matter?

a)

A horizon

b)

O horizon

c)

B horizon

d)

C horizon

4.

The air current from the tropics and subtropics is responsible for the dry, temperate forest biome climate.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Biomes are distinguished primarily by...(select all that apply)

a)

their predominant plants

b)

and are associated with particular climates

c)

and consist of distinct plant formations

d)

correspond closely to variation in climates (temperature and precipitation)

6.

This reading was...(don't worry, this question is ungraded).

a)

difficult to read

b)

easy to read

c)

just the right level of difficulty (clear ideas made it easy to digest)

d)

interesting

e)

boring

7.

The tropical dry forests occur(ed) along on the coast of Ecuador. Adaptation of plants and animals in this biome are mainly driven by:

a)

long dry seasons

b)

long cold seasons

c)

extreme heat

d)

extreme predation during the rainy season

8.

The tropical rainforests are located: (check all that apply)

a)

as far north as Mexico

b)

along the equator (10 degrees north and south)

c)

only along the coast of tropical countries

d)

north and south of the desert biome

9.

The biome that has not been impacted by humans is:

a)

desert

b)

tropical savana

c)

temperate forest

d)

tundra

e)

none of the above

10.

Which below is an example of an ecological community?

a)

a group of related zebras, adults and babies

b)

zebras, gazelles, elephants, lions

c)

zebras and the grasses they eat

d)

lions, tigers, bears