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Number 1. Which biome has high plant and animal diversity, distinct vertical divisions, and relatively little seasonality?
a. grassland
b. desert
c. rainforest
d. temperate forest
e. tundra
Correct Answer: c. rainforest
Number 2. Which biome is characterized by stunted plant growth, little decomposition, and a short growing season?
a. grassland
b. desert
c. rainforest
d. temperate forest
e. tundra
Correct Answer: e. tundra
Number 3. Temperate forests are dominated by (blank), while boreal forests contain mainly (blank).
a. epiphytes; pine trees
b. evergreens; deciduous
c. deciduous trees; conifers
d. tall trees; short trees
e. broadleaved trees; shrubs
Correct Answer: c. deciduous trees; conifers
Number 4. The largest terrestrial biome, which gets abundant snow and rain and is populated mostly by carnivores, is the
a. prairie
b. tropical forest
c. cold desert
d. taiga
e. temperate forest
Correct Answer: d. taiga
Number 5. The factor which primarily determines which type of biome exists in an area is:
a. Climate which is annual temperature and precipitation
b. Climate which is annual precipitation
c. Altitude above or below sea level
d. Type of terrain of the lithosphere
e. Whether salt water or freshwater is available
Correct Answer: a. Climate which is annual temperature and precipitation
Number 6. An ecotone:
a. is a distinct boundary between climate zones
b. supports the same types of vegetation and organisms as neighboring zones
c. is the type and exposure of bedrock of a biome
d. is the region of transition between biomes
e. is determined by the proximity to mountain ranges and therefore the amount of precipitation
Correct Answer: d. is the region of transition between biomes
Number 7. The most prevalent biome in the eastern United States is:
a. Tropical rainforest
b. Grassland
c. Desert
d. Coniferous forest
e. Deciduous forest
Correct Answer: e. Deciduous forest