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Which of the following benefits do tree roots provide in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
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?
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.
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 __________.
In the phosphorus cycle, all the following are processes in which phosphorus is released into the soil except __________.
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?
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?
What role do deciduous trees play in the seasonal dynamics of the Temperate Deciduous Rainforest biome?
What role do deciduous trees play in the seasonal dynamics of the Temperate Deciduous Rainforest biome?
Which of the following is a consequence of the expansion of forested areas in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
Which of the following is a consequence of the expansion of forested areas in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
Which of the following is a potential impact of increased competition due to decreased species diversity in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
Which of the following is a potential impact of increased competition due to decreased species diversity in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
How does the increase in frequency and severity of wildfires affect the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
How does the increase in frequency and severity of wildfires affect the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
Which of the following is a benefit of enhanced soil nutrients and fertility in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
Which of the following is a benefit of enhanced soil nutrients and fertility in the temperate deciduous rainforest biome?
