Quiz- Biogeography
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| 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)
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| According to 'Continental Drift theory" land regions that are _________ ____________ should have the greatest similarities in fossil types | Closer together
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| List three methods of seed dispersal | Wind, water, animal feces
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| What is an invasive species? | A non native species that flourishes in an environment and displaces other species.
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| What is an endotherm? | An animal that maintains it's own constant body temperature. (Example: Humans)
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| What is an ectotherm? | An animal that is not able to maintain a constant body temperature (Example: Reptiles)
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| Which land biome has the greatest diversity of plant species? | Rainforest
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| Which land biome has the least diversity of plant species? | Tundra
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| What is a biome? | An ecosystem with specific climates and organisms
Examples: Tundra, Taiga, Rain Forest, Grassland, and Desert
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| What is an abiotic factor in a biome? | A non-living part of an ecosystem. (Examples: Sunlight, water, temperature)
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| Sunlight is an essential source of energy to all aquatic ecosystems except for: | Ocean hydrothermal vents.
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| Land biomes are distinguished by: | Climate (Water availability and temperature)
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| Aquatic biomes are distinguished by: | Salt concentration
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| 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!
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| 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.
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| What is the theory of Continental Drift? | The theory that the continents of today drifted apart from one large supercontinent that existed long ago.
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| What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem? | A living or once living part of an organisms habitat.
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