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Mountain Biogeography and Altitudinal Zonation

Description: Mountain Biogeography and Altitudinal Zonation Quiz
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What is the term used to describe the vertical distribution of organisms on a mountain?

  1. Altitudinal Zonation

  2. Latitudinal Zonation

  3. Longitudinal Zonation

  4. Topographic Zonation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Altitudinal Zonation refers to the distinct changes in vegetation, climate, and species composition that occur along the elevation gradient of a mountain.

Which factor is primarily responsible for the variation in temperature with altitude?

  1. Latitude

  2. Altitude

  3. Ocean Currents

  4. Atmospheric Pressure


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As altitude increases, the temperature generally decreases due to the decrease in atmospheric pressure and the reduced ability of the air to hold heat.

What is the term used to describe the boundary between two altitudinal zones?

  1. Ecotone

  2. Transition Zone

  3. Buffer Zone

  4. Habitat Edge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An ecotone is a transitional zone between two adjacent ecological communities, where the two communities meet and interact.

Which of the following is an example of an organism that is adapted to high-altitude environments?

  1. Snow Leopard

  2. Sea Turtle

  3. Coral Reef Fish

  4. Tropical Rainforest Tree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Snow Leopard is a large cat species that is well-adapted to cold, high-altitude environments, with thick fur, large paws, and a long tail for balance.

What is the term used to describe the process by which species move up or down a mountain in response to changes in climate?

  1. Migration

  2. Dispersal

  3. Adaptation

  4. Acclimatization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often in response to changes in climate or food availability.

Which of the following is an example of a plant that is adapted to low-altitude environments?

  1. Alpine Tundra Plant

  2. Mangrove Tree

  3. Desert Cactus

  4. Arctic Moss


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mangrove Trees are salt-tolerant trees that are adapted to low-altitude, coastal environments, where they can tolerate high levels of salinity and flooding.

What is the term used to describe the highest elevation at which a particular species can survive?

  1. Upper Limit

  2. Lower Limit

  3. Optimum Range

  4. Tolerance Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The upper limit is the highest elevation at which a particular species can survive, beyond which it cannot tolerate the environmental conditions.

Which of the following is an example of a bird that is adapted to high-altitude environments?

  1. Bald Eagle

  2. Andean Condor

  3. Penguin

  4. Flamingo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Andean Condor is a large vulture species that is adapted to high-altitude environments in the Andes Mountains, with a wingspan of up to 10 feet.

What is the term used to describe the process by which organisms adapt to changes in their environment?

  1. Adaptation

  2. Acclimatization

  3. Evolution

  4. Natural Selection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptation is the process by which organisms acquire traits that make them better suited to their environment, increasing their chances of survival and reproduction.

Which of the following is an example of a mammal that is adapted to low-altitude environments?

  1. Polar Bear

  2. African Elephant

  3. Arctic Fox

  4. Mountain Goat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The African Elephant is a large herbivore that is adapted to low-altitude, savanna environments, with long trunks and large ears for heat dissipation.

What is the term used to describe the lowest elevation at which a particular species can survive?

  1. Upper Limit

  2. Lower Limit

  3. Optimum Range

  4. Tolerance Range


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The lower limit is the lowest elevation at which a particular species can survive, below which it cannot tolerate the environmental conditions.

Which of the following is an example of a reptile that is adapted to high-altitude environments?

  1. Green Iguana

  2. Komodo Dragon

  3. Gila Monster

  4. Himalayan Pit Viper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Himalayan Pit Viper is a venomous snake species that is adapted to high-altitude environments in the Himalayas, with a thick body and a triangular head.

What is the term used to describe the range of elevations at which a particular species can survive?

  1. Upper Limit

  2. Lower Limit

  3. Optimum Range

  4. Tolerance Range


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tolerance range is the range of elevations at which a particular species can survive, bounded by its upper and lower limits.

Which of the following is an example of an amphibian that is adapted to high-altitude environments?

  1. Bullfrog

  2. Poison Dart Frog

  3. Tiger Salamander

  4. Andean Toad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Andean Toad is a species of toad that is adapted to high-altitude environments in the Andes Mountains, with a stocky body and a warty skin.

What is the term used to describe the zone of transition between two altitudinal zones?

  1. Ecotone

  2. Transition Zone

  3. Buffer Zone

  4. Habitat Edge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A transition zone is the zone of transition between two altitudinal zones, where the two zones meet and interact.

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