Biomes Quiz: Rainforest and Marine Biomes
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Which of the following benefits do tree roots provide in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?

  • Regulation of water flow
  • Prevention of soil erosion
  • Storage of carbon
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which list of organisms is made up of only tertiary consumers?

  • Vole, red squirrel, white-tail deer, woodboring beetle
  • Black bear, coyote, eagle, owl (correct)
  • Garter snake, weasel, woodpecker, wood frog
  • Black bear, weasel, garter snake, vole
  • The __________ cycle converts atmospheric gas molecules into a form that is compatible for plant absorption.

  • Phosphorus
  • Nitrogen
  • Carbon (correct)
  • Energy
  • In the phosphorus cycle, all the following are processes in which phosphorus is released into the soil except __________.

    <p>Assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Detritivores are organisms that obtain nutrients by consuming dead organic matter (fallen leaves, dead animals, etc.). They break down organic matter into simpler compounds that are recycled back into the environment to be used as nutrients. Which of the following elements/nutrients is not directly recycled by this process?

    <p>Hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do deciduous trees play in the seasonal dynamics of the Temperate Deciduous Rainforest biome?

    <p>Enhanced soil nutrients &amp; fertility promoting plant growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of the expansion of forested areas in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?

    <p>Habitat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential impact of increased competition due to decreased species diversity in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?

    <p>Displacement or extinction of less competitive species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the increase in frequency and severity of wildfires affect the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?

    <p>Leads to habitat loss and decreased species diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of enhanced soil nutrients and fertility in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?

    <p>Promotion of plant growth and ecosystem productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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