AP Quizes

Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical rain forests? A) They rarely receive more than 100 centimeters of rain per year. B) Their soils typically have a high pH. C) Their soils are relatively poor in nutrients. D) They do not exhibit a great deal of species diversity.

C) Their soils are relatively poor in nutrients.

This biome is warm and wet, with little seasonal variation in temperature and frequent precipitation. A) Savanna B) Boreal forest C) Tropical rain forest D) Desert

C) Tropical rain forest

This biome has the highest net primary productivity, in part because of consistently warm temperatures and abundant sunlight. A) Temperate grassland B) Taiga C) Tropical rainforest D) Tundra

C) tropical rainforest

Which of the following biomes is best characterized as an area that forms the narrow band along the coast that experiences a range of environmental conditions (including daily changes in sunlight, temperature, and water) ? A) Open ocean B) Lakes C) Coral reefs D) Intertidal zones

D) Intertidal zones

The underlying subsoil of this biome is permafrost, which prevents both water draining through and deep-rooted plants from growing. Additionally, there is very little precipitation per year. A) Temperate grassland B) Taiga C) Tropical rainforest D) Tundra

D) Tundra

Based on the theory of island biogeography, which of the following is the most likely reason that an island in the ocean that is 5 kilometers from a continent would have a higher number of species than one that is 15 kilometers from a continent? A) There are more species that have the ability to travel 5 kilometers than can travel 15 kilometers. B) Islands that are closer to continents always have a wider range of habitats than more distant islands do. C) There are smaller populations of each species on islands that are at greater distances from continents. D) Islands that are closer to continents always have more ecological niches than more distant islands do.

A) There are more species that have the ability to travel 5 kilometers than can travel 15 kilometers.

What is measured on the pH scale A) Acidity B) Turbidity C) Hardness D) Dissolved oxygen E) Salinity

A) acidity

This biome is characterized by long dry seasons and is dominated by grasses, shrubs, and grazing animals. A) Savanna B) Boreal forest C) Tropical rain forest D) Desert

A) savanna

Which of the following statements is true of aquatic biomes? A) Freshwater and marine biomes are evenly distributed on Earth. B) Freshwater biomes are a vital source of drinking water. C) Freshwater biomes supply a greater portion of Earth's oxygen than marine biomes. D) Marine biomes include streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes.

B) Freshwater biomes are a vital source of drinking water.

Where is the majority of fresh water found on Earth? A) Groundwater B) Ice caps and glaciers C) Lakes D) Oceans

B) Ice caps and glaciers

Which of the following best describes a symbiotic relationship? A) Striped bass and bluefish eat the same variety of mackerel. B) Intestinal bacteria inhabit the gut of humans. C) Mountain lions feed on white-tailed deer. D) Marsupial animals carry their young in a pouch.

B) Intestinal bacteria inhabit the gut of humans.

Two bird species coexist by feeding on the same type of insects in different parts of a tree. One bird species hunts insects near the top of the tree. The other bird species hunts insects near the base of the tree. Which of the following concepts is demonstrated between the two bird species? A) Predator-prey B) Resource partitioning C) Mutualism D) Parasitism

B) Resource partitioning

Losses of usable energy between successive trophic levels in an ecosystem are best accounted for by which of the following? A) The first law of thermodynamics B) The second law of thermodynamics C) The law of conservation of matter D) The process of ecological succession E) Limiting factors in the ecosystem

B) The second law of thermodynamics

The thick forest of this biome tends to be well adapted to short growing seasons. A) Temperate grassland B) Taiga C) Tropical rainforest D) Tundra

B) taiga

Living organisms must acquire energy from their environment. Examples of adaptations that help organisms acquire this energy include which of the following? I. The dark, heat-absorbing coloration of a reptile. II. The fangs and claws of a lion III. The light coloration of a peppered moth A) I only B) II only C) I and II only D) II and III only E) I, II, and III

C) I and II only

The great grasslands of the world have which of the following primary characteristics in common? A) They are restricted in occurrence to the region between 30° north latitude and 30° south latitude. B) Due to high humidity, fires are uncommon and rarely affect large areas. C) They are typically created by overgrazing by livestock. D) Seasonal cycles of temperature and precipitation produce abundant vegetative growth. E) High winds blow seeds of trees away such that only grasses exist.

D) Seasonal cycles of temperature and precipitation produce abundant vegetative growth.

This biome contains plants that are adapted to prevent water loss due to the low average rainfall and high temperatures year-round. A) Savanna B) Boreal forest C) Tropical rain forest D) Desert

D) desert

An energy transformation occurs and results in increased disorder. A) Heat flow B) Kinetic energy C) Potential energy D) First law of thermodynamics E) Second law of thermodynamics

E) Second law of thermodynamics

The largest area of old-growth forest in the United States is located in A) Alaska B) Montana C) California D) North Carolina E) Michigan

A) Alaska