12 Questions
Why is terrestrial productivity highest in equatorial climates?
The answer is most likely a combination of the other responses
Which of the following wavelengths of light has the greatest energy?
Blue
What is eutrophication?
When an ecosystem is released from nutrient limitation and an overgrowth of photosynthetic organisms dies
What part of the Earth experiences the greatest amount of solar energy input per year?
Equatorial regions
What characteristics would you most closely associate with a tundra region?
Long, dark, cold winter, brief period of growth of small plants
What is a biome, in the broad ecological sense?
One of the world's major ecosystems, classified according to the predominant vegetation
What are the characteristic climates of a chaparral region?
Hot, dry summer climate, mild, moist winter climate
Where would you typically find a benthic organism?
On or below the bottom of a body of water
What are coral reefs mostly composed of?
Calcium carbonate
What is an estuary?
An area where freshwater from rivers mixes with seawater
What does the term hypoxic mean?
Low in oxygen
If the sun were to suddenly stop providing energy to Earth, which ecosystem would likely survive the longest?
Tundra
Test your knowledge of ecology and environment with this quiz, covering topics such as climate regions, aquatic organisms, and more. See how well you can identify characteristics of chaparral regions and habitats of different organisms.
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