Biome Components and Factors Quiz

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What are the three main components that make up a biome or environment?

  • Climate, latitude, soil type (correct)
  • Latitude, ocean currents, air movement
  • Sunlight, soil quality, landscape
  • Vegetation, ecosystem, landform

Which two broad categories make up a biome?

  • Hydrosphere and climate
  • Abiotic and biotic (correct)
  • Flora and fauna
  • Lithosphere and atmosphere

What is the primary factor that influences soil development rates?

  • Position on the continent
  • Orographic rainfall
  • Ocean currents and air movement
  • Permafrost or permanently frozen soil (correct)

Which factor primarily determines the growing conditions and vegetation in a biome?

<p>Climate and weather patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy for biomes?

<p>Sun (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the climate of a biome?

<p>Soil quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main factors that determine soil characteristics?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are hot and humid climates considered the best for soil types?

<p>Because erosion is more rapid when moisture content is higher and organic material decomposes at higher temperatures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between topsoil and subsoil?

<p>Subsoil is richer in minerals and lighter in color, while topsoil is darker and contains more decomposed organic matter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the position on a continent (continentality) affect precipitation?

<p>Air masses collect more water from the sea closer to the coast, leading to higher precipitation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do mountain ranges affect precipitation patterns?

<p>Mountain ranges block the movement of air masses, causing precipitation on the windward side and creating a rain shadow on the leeward side (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ocean currents and air movement affect precipitation patterns?

<p>Cold ocean currents and warm landmasses lead to decreased precipitation due to lower evaporation rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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