Worksheets1.2 Molles Chapter 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
Tropical ecosystems (ecosystems around the equator) experience an even amount of solar energy all year.
True
False
The heat from the sun drives air circulation which... (select all that apply)
causes the heating of air masses that rise, cool, and move north or south of the equator
triggers a chain of events that are responsible for the heavy rainfall on the equator (the tropics)
is then cooled by the trade winds
which then triggers an effect that moves moisture westerly across the globe
Which soil horizon is composed of mostly organic matter?
A horizon
O horizon
B horizon
C horizon
The air current from the tropics and subtropics is responsible for the dry, temperate forest biome climate.
True
False
Biomes are distinguished primarily by...(select all that apply)
their predominant plants
and are associated with particular climates
and consist of distinct plant formations
correspond closely to variation in climates (temperature and precipitation)
This reading was...(don't worry, this question is ungraded).
difficult to read
easy to read
just the right level of difficulty (clear ideas made it easy to digest)
interesting
boring
The tropical dry forests occur(ed) along on the coast of Ecuador. Adaptation of plants and animals in this biome are mainly driven by:
long dry seasons
long cold seasons
extreme heat
extreme predation during the rainy season
The tropical rainforests are located: (check all that apply)
as far north as Mexico
along the equator (10 degrees north and south)
only along the coast of tropical countries
north and south of the desert biome
The biome that has not been impacted by humans is:
desert
tropical savana
temperate forest
tundra
none of the above
Which below is an example of an ecological community?
a group of related zebras, adults and babies
zebras, gazelles, elephants, lions
zebras and the grasses they eat
lions, tigers, bears
