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Plant Biogeography and Vegetation Patterns

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What is the study of the distribution of plants on Earth called?

  1. Plant Biogeography

  2. Phytogeography

  3. Geobotany

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plant Biogeography, Phytogeography, and Geobotany are all terms used to describe the study of the distribution of plants on Earth.

Which of the following factors is NOT a major determinant of plant distribution?

  1. Climate

  2. Soil

  3. Water

  4. Altitude


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Climate, Soil, and Altitude are all major determinants of plant distribution, while Water is not.

The term 'biome' refers to a:

  1. Large-scale community of plants and animals

  2. Specific type of ecosystem

  3. Group of organisms that share a common habitat

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A biome is a large-scale community of plants and animals that share a common climate and soil type. It is a specific type of ecosystem and a group of organisms that share a common habitat.

Which of the following is NOT a major biome?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Temperate Forest

  3. Tundra

  4. Desert


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Forest, and Tundra are all major biomes, while Desert is not.

The process by which plants adapt to their environment is called:

  1. Acclimatization

  2. Adaptation

  3. Evolution

  4. Natural Selection


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Adaptation is the process by which plants adapt to their environment.

Which of the following is NOT a type of adaptation?

  1. Morphological

  2. Physiological

  3. Behavioral

  4. Ecological


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Morphological, Physiological, and Behavioral are all types of adaptation, while Ecological is not.

The term 'endemism' refers to:

  1. Species that are found only in a particular area

  2. Species that are found in many different areas

  3. Species that are threatened with extinction

  4. Species that are not found anywhere else on Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endemism refers to species that are found only in a particular area.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an endemic species?

  1. The Giant Panda

  2. The Komodo Dragon

  3. The Blue Whale

  4. The Kakapo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Giant Panda, Komodo Dragon, and Kakapo are all examples of endemic species, while the Blue Whale is not.

The term 'invasive species' refers to:

  1. Species that are introduced to an area outside their natural range

  2. Species that are native to an area

  3. Species that are threatened with extinction

  4. Species that are not found anywhere else on Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Invasive species are species that are introduced to an area outside their natural range.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an invasive species?

  1. The Lionfish

  2. The Zebra Mussel

  3. The Kudzu Vine

  4. The American Alligator


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lionfish, Zebra Mussel, and Kudzu Vine are all examples of invasive species, while the American Alligator is not.

The term 'biodiversity' refers to:

  1. The variety of life on Earth

  2. The number of species on Earth

  3. The genetic diversity within a species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, the number of species on Earth, and the genetic diversity within a species.

Which of the following is NOT a threat to biodiversity?

  1. Habitat loss

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. Invasive species


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat loss, Climate change, and Pollution are all threats to biodiversity, while Invasive species is not.

The term 'conservation biology' refers to:

  1. The study of how to protect biodiversity

  2. The study of how to restore damaged ecosystems

  3. The study of how to manage natural resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservation biology refers to the study of how to protect biodiversity, restore damaged ecosystems, and manage natural resources.

Which of the following is NOT a conservation strategy?

  1. Habitat protection

  2. Species reintroduction

  3. Captive breeding

  4. Sustainable harvesting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat protection, Species reintroduction, and Captive breeding are all conservation strategies, while Sustainable harvesting is not.

The term 'sustainable development' refers to:

  1. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

  2. Development that is economically viable

  3. Development that is socially just

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable development refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, is economically viable, and is socially just.

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