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EGE 312: Major Terrestrial Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems Quiz

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What is the composition of the soil in a temperate deciduous forest?

Sandy topsoil and shallow clay-rich lower layer

Clay topsoil and rich organic lower layer

Rich topsoil and deep clay-rich lower layer (correct)

Rocky topsoil and sandy lower layer

What type of vegetation forms a dense canopy in a temperate deciduous forest?

Trees (correct)

Shrubs

Saplings

Grasses

Which large mammals were originally found in the temperate deciduous forest biome?

Bears, deer, and rabbits

Rhinos, zebras, and giraffes

Monkeys, lions, and elephants

Puma, wolves, and bison (correct)

What led to the destruction of much of the original temperate deciduous forest in Europe and North America?

Logging and land clearing for farms, tree plantations, and cities Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of temperate grasslands like tallgrass prairies in terms of rainfall?

Less rainfall compared to temperate deciduous forests Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the considerable organic material content in grassland soil?

Aboveground portions of many grasses dying off each winter Signup and view all the answers

Which large herds of grazing animals were originally found on temperate grasslands?

Bison, pronghorn, and elk Signup and view all the answers

Who were the principal predators in the temperate grasslands?

Wolves Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main activities that converted deciduous forests to agricultural use?

Logging and land clearing for farms Signup and view all the answers

What survives underground in grasslands contributing to organic content in the soil?