Question | Answer |
The Artic Rabbit is small, has keen eyesight, strong legs, and white fur. Which of these adaptations are specifically suited to the Artic? | White Fur (All the other adaptations would be helpful anywhere) |
According to 'Continental Drift theory" land regions that are _________ ____________ should have the greatest similarities in fossil types | Closer together |
List three methods of seed dispersal | Wind, water, animal feces |
What is an invasive species? | A non native species that flourishes in an environment and displaces other species. |
What is an endotherm? | An animal that maintains it's own constant body temperature. (Example: Humans) |
What is an ectotherm? | An animal that is not able to maintain a constant body temperature (Example: Reptiles) |
Which land biome has the greatest diversity of plant species? | Rainforest |
Which land biome has the least diversity of plant species? | Tundra |
What is a biome? | An ecosystem with specific climates and organisms
Examples: Tundra, Taiga, Rain Forest, Grassland, and Desert |
What is an abiotic factor in a biome? | A non-living part of an ecosystem. (Examples: Sunlight, water, temperature) |
Sunlight is an essential source of energy to all aquatic ecosystems except for: | Ocean hydrothermal vents. |
Land biomes are distinguished by: | Climate (Water availability and temperature) |
Aquatic biomes are distinguished by: | Salt concentration |
A plant transported from the desert to the tundra will likely die even though the amount of water is the same. Why? | Temperature: The tundra is too cold! |
A plant transported from the rain forest to the desert will likely die even though the temperatures are similar. Why? | Water: There is very little water in the desert. |
What is the theory of Continental Drift? | The theory that the continents of today drifted apart from one large supercontinent that existed long ago. |
What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem? | A living or once living part of an organisms habitat. |