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Biology 7.1 Ecosystems of the Earth — Quiz

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1.
Which term matches this definition? “A very large ecosystem with a typical climate and vegetation.”
Biome
Aeration
Island species
Niche
2.
Species of trees per hectare in different biomes. Which graph shows these results correctly?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 1
A
B
C
D
3.
Which statement is NOT correct?
Rainforests are dry all year.
Soil, temperature and water supply are abiotic factors.
A biome has a characteristic climate and type of vegetation.
Deserts are very dry areas with little water.
4.
True or false? Rainforests are dry all year.
True
False
5.
Mean monthly temperature in a temperate region. Which graph shows these results correctly?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 2
A
B
C
D
6.
Which statement is correct?
Latitude has no effect on climate.
All deserts are hot.
Predators are abiotic.
Temperate regions have more species than deserts but fewer than rainforests.
7.
Which is the correct definition of “Biodiversity”?
Able to grow in low light.
The variety of species.
The variety of species in an area.
An organism that damages crops.
8.
Which statement is NOT correct?
Rainforests have very high biodiversity.
Biomes are very small ecosystems.
Temperature and rainfall depend on latitude, altitude and distance from the sea.
The tundra is a cold biome.
9.
Which is the correct definition of “Tropical rainforest”?
A line along which samples are taken.
Protecting species and habitats.
A hot, wet biome with very high biodiversity.
The place where an organism lives.
10.
Species of trees per hectare in different biomes. About how many times bigger is Rainforest than Desert?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 3
227.0
340.5
113.5
454.0
11.
Which biome has the highest biodiversity?
Cold desert
Hot desert
Tundra
Tropical rainforest
12.
A rainforest plot had 180 species and a desert plot 15. How many times more in the rainforest?
120 times
12 times
165 times
195 times
13.
True or false? The biosphere is a single pond.
True
False
14.
Species of trees per hectare in different biomes. Which graph shows these results correctly?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 4
A
B
C
D
15.
True or false? Biome type is decided by soil colour.
True
False
16.
Mean monthly temperature in a temperate region. By how much does "Temperature (°C)" change between 1 and 11?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 5
5
4
8
12
17.
Temperature ranged from -5 °C in winter to 28 °C in summer. What is the range?
33°C
23°C
−5°C
28°C
18.
Monthly rainfall in a tropical rainforest. Which graph shows these results correctly?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 6
A
B
C
D
19.
Mean monthly temperature in a temperate region. Between which two values of "Month" did "Temperature (°C)" change the most?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 7
7 and 9
1 and 3
5 and 7
9 and 11
20.
Tropical rainforests have a lot of rain, sun and ____ all year.
darkness
wind only
warmth
snow
21.
Annual rainfall was 3000 mm in one place and 100 mm in a desert. What percentage of the first is the desert rainfall?
3.3%
33.3%
96.7%
30.0%
22.
True or false? Latitude has no effect on climate.
True
False
23.
A rainforest plot had 180 species and a desert plot 12. How many times more in the rainforest?
168 times
150 times
15 times
192 times
24.
Species of trees per hectare in different biomes. What is the value for Taiga?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 8
5
134
19
1
25.
Annual rainfall was 3000 mm in one place and 200 mm in a desert. What percentage of the first is the desert rainfall?
6.7%
0.1%
93.3%
15.0%
26.
Which statement is correct?
Temperature is a biotic factor.
Biodiversity is highest in the warm, wet tropics.
The biosphere is a single pond.
All deserts are hot.
27.
The tundra is a cold ____.
biome
ocean
desert only
forest
28.
Which statement is correct?
Deserts are very dry areas with little water.
Deserts have the highest biodiversity.
The biosphere is a single pond.
Biomes are very small ecosystems.
29.
Which statement is correct?
All deserts are hot.
Latitude has no effect on climate.
Rainforests are dry all year.
An ecosystem may be as big as the Sahara or as small as a pond.
30.
Mean monthly temperature in a temperate region. Which graph shows these results correctly?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 9
A
B
C
D
31.
True or false? All deserts are hot.
True
False
32.
True or false? Grassland biomes have too little rain for forests.
True
False
33.
Which is the correct definition of “Abiotic factor”?
Air getting into soil.
A container sunk in the ground to catch animals.
Placing samples by chance to avoid bias.
A non-living factor such as temperature.
34.
Species of trees per hectare in different biomes. About how many times bigger is Rainforest than Desert?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 10
134.0
268.0
67.0
201.0
35.
Species of trees per hectare in different biomes. Which graph shows these results correctly?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 11
A
B
C
D
36.
Which statement is correct?
Rainforests are dry all year.
Grassland biomes have too little rain for forests.
The biosphere is a single pond.
Biome type is decided by soil colour.
37.
Mean monthly temperature in a temperate region. Calculate the percentage change in "Temperature (°C)" from 1 to 11.
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 12
67%
40%
−67%
167%
38.
Mean monthly temperature in a temperate region. Which graph shows these results correctly?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 13
A
B
C
D
39.
Food supply, predators and disease are ____ factors.
biotic
physical
abiotic
chemical
40.
True or false? Temperate winters are best for plant growth.
True
False
41.
Which term matches this definition? “A hot, wet biome with very high biodiversity.”
Mineral ions
Tropical rainforest
Cane toad
Habitat
42.
Which statement is correct?
Temperate summers have plenty of sunlight, warmth and water.
Biome type is decided by soil colour.
Predators are abiotic.
Biomes are very small ecosystems.
43.
The Earth is the biggest ____.
ecosystem
cell
organ
population
44.
Annual rainfall was 2000 mm in one place and 150 mm in a desert. What percentage of the first is the desert rainfall?
7.5%
0.1%
13.3%
92.5%
45.
True or false? The tundra is a cold biome.
True
False
46.
Species of trees per hectare in different biomes. What is the total of all the values?
Dr Dabour Hub Academy - figure 14
176
159
142
134
47.
True or false? In temperate winters plants struggle to grow.
True
False
48.
Temperature ranged from 3 °C in winter to 24 °C in summer. What is the range?
27°C
21°C
3°C
24°C
49.
True or false? Rainfall is measured in millimetres.
True
False
50.
A rainforest plot had 180 species and a desert plot of the same size had 12. How many times more species did the rainforest have?
15 times
192 times
150 times
168 times
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