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Terrestrial Biogeography and Habitat Types

Description: This quiz covers the concepts of Terrestrial Biogeography and Habitat Types, including the distribution of terrestrial ecosystems, biomes, and the factors that influence their formation.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term used to describe the study of the distribution of organisms on Earth?

  1. Biogeography

  2. Ecology

  3. Taxonomy

  4. Physiology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biogeography is the study of the distribution of organisms on Earth, including the factors that influence their distribution.

Which of the following is NOT a major terrestrial biome?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Desert

  3. Tundra

  4. Ocean


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ocean is a marine biome, not a terrestrial biome.

What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of terrestrial biomes?

  1. Temperature

  2. Precipitation

  3. Soil Type

  4. Elevation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Climate, which includes temperature and precipitation, is the primary factor that determines the distribution of terrestrial biomes.

Which biome is characterized by low temperatures, permafrost, and sparse vegetation?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Desert

  3. Tundra

  4. Temperate Forest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tundra is a biome characterized by low temperatures, permafrost, and sparse vegetation.

What is the term used to describe a transitional zone between two different biomes?

  1. Ecotone

  2. Habitat

  3. Ecosystem

  4. Biosphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecotone is a transitional zone between two different biomes, where the characteristics of both biomes overlap.

Which biome is characterized by high temperatures, low precipitation, and sparse vegetation?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Desert

  3. Tundra

  4. Temperate Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Desert is a biome characterized by high temperatures, low precipitation, and sparse vegetation.

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

  1. Adaptation

  2. Evolution

  3. Natural Selection

  4. Genetic Drift


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptation is the process by which organisms adapt to their environment, allowing them to survive and reproduce.

Which biome is characterized by moderate temperatures, abundant precipitation, and diverse vegetation?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Desert

  3. Tundra

  4. Temperate Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Temperate Forest is a biome characterized by moderate temperatures, abundant precipitation, and diverse vegetation.

What is the term used to describe the community of organisms that live in a particular habitat?

  1. Ecosystem

  2. Habitat

  3. Community

  4. Population


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Community is the term used to describe the community of organisms that live in a particular habitat.

Which biome is characterized by high temperatures, abundant precipitation, and lush vegetation?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Desert

  3. Tundra

  4. Temperate Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Rainforest is a biome characterized by high temperatures, abundant precipitation, and lush vegetation.

What is the term used to describe the physical environment in which an organism lives?

  1. Habitat

  2. Ecosystem

  3. Community

  4. Population


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habitat is the term used to describe the physical environment in which an organism lives.

Which biome is characterized by moderate temperatures, seasonal precipitation, and a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Desert

  3. Tundra

  4. Temperate Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Temperate Forest is a biome characterized by moderate temperatures, seasonal precipitation, and a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees.

What is the term used to describe the process by which organisms compete for resources in their environment?

  1. Competition

  2. Predation

  3. Mutualism

  4. Parasitism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Competition is the term used to describe the process by which organisms compete for resources in their environment.

Which biome is characterized by low temperatures, high precipitation, and coniferous forests?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Desert

  3. Tundra

  4. Temperate Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Temperate Forest is a biome characterized by low temperatures, high precipitation, and coniferous forests.

What is the term used to describe the process by which organisms interact with each other and their environment?

  1. Ecology

  2. Biogeography

  3. Taxonomy

  4. Physiology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecology is the term used to describe the process by which organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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