30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of interactions that can be studied by ecologists?
Regional ecology
Which of the following is NOT a physical factor that characterizes biomes?
Biodiversity
Explain the hierarchy of interactions that can be studied by ecologists.
Ecologists can study the interactions between organisms and the environment at different levels, which include global ecology, landscape ecology, ecosystem ecology, population ecology, and organismal ecology.
What physical factors are important in determining the distribution of aquatic biomes?
Salt concentrations, water flow, and light penetration
Biomes are characterized by their physical factors such as temperature, precipitation, and soil composition. Climate plays an important role in the distribution of biomes, and terrestrial biomes are correlated with ______.
latitude
What is the ultimate source of energy for most ecosystems and life on earth?
Sunlight
Which of the following factors is NOT an important component of climate?
Altitude
How does Earth's curved shape affect global climate patterns?
Earth's curved shape causes latitudinal variation in the intensity of sunlight, resulting in the tropics receiving the most sunlight, and locations at other latitudes receiving less sunlight. This variation in sunlight intensity, along with other factors, creates global air patterns that affect climate.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that limits the distribution of species?
Photosynthesis
Aquatic biomes show little latitudinal correlation and are instead characterized by their physical and chemical properties. Examples of physical factors important in aquatic biomes include salt concentrations, water flow, and ______ penetration.
light
Why is climate the most significant factor in the distribution of organisms on land and in the oceans?
Climate, which includes temperature, precipitation, sunlight, and wind, has a significant impact on the survival and reproduction of organisms. The distribution of organisms is often limited by their ability to tolerate specific climate conditions, and changes in climate can result in changes in the distribution of species.
What are the consequences of human activity on the distribution of biomes?
Loss of biodiversity, loss of potential medicines, and changing rain patterns
What causes the rather rainless climate at the poles?
The absorption of water by cold air that reaches the poles
Human activity is severely changing the distribution of biomes, with consequences such as loss of biodiversity, loss of potential medicines, and changing rain ______.
patterns
Which aquatic zone is characterized by its proximity to the shore?
Littoral zone
Which of the following is NOT a factor that limits the distribution of species?
Soil composition
Climate change is also shifting climate patterns, causing changes in season lengths, more frequent and severe storms, and other ______.
effects
Which physical factor is NOT important in aquatic biomes?
Soil composition
Which of the following is a consequence of human activity severely changing the distribution of biomes?
Loss of potential medicines
What is the relationship between terrestrial biomes and latitude?
They are highly correlated
This passage discusses the different zones of aquatic biomes, including the pelagic zone, benthic zone, littoral zone, and ______ zone.
abyssal
Which terrestrial biome is NOT correlated with latitude?
Desert
Which of the following is an example of an aquatic biome?
Coral reef
Additionally, the passage discusses the factors that limit the distribution of species, including biotic factors such as predation and competition, and abiotic factors such as temperature, water, oxygen, salinity, light, and ______.
soil
What are some of the effects of climate change on ecosystems?
Changes in season lengths, more frequent and severe storms, and other effects
Which factor plays an important role in the distribution of biomes?
Climate
The passage also touches on the importance of sunlight as the ultimate source of energy for most ecosystems and life on ______.
earth
Organisms distributed by latitude include penguins in the Southern Hemisphere and polar bears in the ______.
Arctic
Which of the following organisms is NOT mentioned as being distributed by latitude?
Elephants
What is the ultimate source of energy for most ecosystems and life on earth?
Sunlight
Study Notes
Test your knowledge of ecology and the biosphere with this quiz on Chapter 52 of Campbell Biology. Discover the hierarchy of interactions that ecologists study, including global ecology and the biosphere. Learn about the exchange of energy and materials and deepen your understanding of this fascinating field of study. Perfect for students and biology enthusiasts alike!
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