Biogeography: Exploring the Distribution of Life on Earth

Question 1

In ecology, what term describes a large-scale community of organisms sharing similar climatic conditions and environmental features?

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Biome

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Ecosystem

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Biosphere

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Habitat

Question 2

Which of the following species plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystem, despite their relatively small population size?

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Sea otter

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Leopard

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Grass

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Spider

Question 3

What is the term for the scientific discipline that examines the geographic distribution of diseases?

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Epidemiology

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Ecology

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Biogeography

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Zoology

Question 4

The process by which a species establishes populations in new areas is called:

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Dispersal

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Migration

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Adaptation

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Evolution

Question 5

Which plant adaptation is commonly found in arid environments?

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Thick, water-storing stems and leaves (succulence)

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Shedding leaves during dry seasons (deciduousness)

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Growing on other plants for support (epiphytism)

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Climbing plants with woody stems (lianas)

Question 6

The term 'endemism' refers to:

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Species exclusive to a particular geographical region

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Species found in various regions worldwide

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Species facing a high risk of extinction

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Species that have evolved to thrive in specific habitats

Question 7

What is the scientific study of the history of life on Earth called?

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Paleontology

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Ecology

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Biogeography

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Taxonomy

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a tropical rainforest biome?

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The Amazon rainforest

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The Sahara desert

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The Canadian boreal forest

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The Serengeti grasslands

Question 9

Which biogeographic region is renowned for its extraordinary variety of plant and animal life?

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Amazon Rainforest

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Tundra

Question 10

How do remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) contribute to modern biogeographic research?

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They enable researchers to collect and analyze spatial data on species distribution and habitat characteristics.

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Remote sensing is used solely for collecting species distribution data, while GIS is used for analysis.

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GIS is used primarily for creating maps of species distribution, but does not contribute to data analysis.

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Remote sensing and GIS are rarely used in contemporary biogeographic research.

Question 11

Which biome features a warm, humid climate, towering trees, and high precipitation?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate forest

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Desert

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Grassland

Question 12

How are islands primarily formed?

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Volcanic eruptions

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Sea level changes

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Glaciation

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Erosion

Question 13

Which term describes the examination of species distribution and abundance?

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Biogeography

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Ecology

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Evolution

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Taxonomy

Question 14

Which example represents an endemic species?

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Giant panda

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Blue whale

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Lion

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Dog

Question 15

What is the process called that involves changes in the composition of a community over time?

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Ecological succession

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Natural selection

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Adaptation

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Symbiosis

Question 16

What is the main goal of conservation biology?

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To protect and preserve biodiversity

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To study the evolution of species

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To manage natural resources

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To reduce pollution

Question 17

Which international convention focuses on protecting endangered species?

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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

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Ramsar Convention

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World Heritage Convention

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Kyoto Protocol

Question 18

Which discipline explores the distribution of plants and animals in relation to their environment?

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Biogeography

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Ecology

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Zoology

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Botany

Question 19

Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of plants and animals on Earth?

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Phases of the moon

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Climate

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Soil type

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Competition between species

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a species that has adapted to the extreme cold temperatures of the tundra biome?

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Arctic wolf with thick fur

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Desert lizard with camouflage scales

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Tropical rainforest frog with vibrant colors

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Mountain goat with agile hooves

Question 21

What is the term for a group of interacting organisms living together in a defined area?

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Ecosystem

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Biome

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Population

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Habitat

Question 22

What is the term for the evolutionary process by which new species arise from existing species?

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Speciation

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Adaptation

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Natural selection

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Genetic drift

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic of primary ecological succession?

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Initial colonization of bare rock by pioneer species

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Gradual replacement of species over time

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Dominance by mature trees

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High species diversity

Question 24

What is the term for the zone where two biomes meet and transition into one another?

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Ecotone

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Habitat

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Niche

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Population

Question 25

How does converting natural habitats into farmland contribute to the breaking up of biomes?

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It blocks the movement of species.

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It boosts the variety of species.

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It lessens soil erosion.

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It enhances water quality.

Question 26

What is the main goal of conservation biology?

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Protecting endangered species and their habitats

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Studying animal behaviors

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Classifying plant species

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Exploring human evolution

Question 27

Which factor is NOT a determinant of species distribution on Earth?

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Technological advancements

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Climate

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Habitat availability

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Historical events

Question 28

What is a 'biome'?

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A specific type of ecosystem

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A group of similar biomes in a region

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All living organisms on Earth

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The geographic area where a particular species lives

Question 29

Classify the Amazon rainforest.

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate forest

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Savanna

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Tundra

Question 30

What is the process by which species adapt to their environment called?

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Natural selection

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Evolution

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Acclimation

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Mimicry

Question 31

What is the study of past species distribution called?

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Paleobiogeography

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Biogeography

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Conservation biology

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Ecology

Question 32

Which biome is known for its low-growing vegetation, frequent wildfires, and large populations of grazing animals?

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Grassland

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Tropical Rainforest

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Temperate Forest

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Tundra

Question 33

Which of the following species is only found in a specific geographic area and nowhere else on Earth?

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Galapagos tortoise

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Chimpanzee

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African elephant

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Polar bear

Question 34

Biodiversity hotspots are regions that:

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Contain a large number of different species, many of which are found nowhere else.

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Have low species diversity and low levels of endemism.

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Have a high concentration of species but low levels of endemism.

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Are characterized by low species diversity but high endemism.

Question 35

The process by which new and distinct species are formed over time is known as:

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Speciation

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Evolution

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Natural selection

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Adaptation

Question 36

The scientific study of the interactions between living organisms and their physical and biological surroundings is termed:

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Ecology

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Botany

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Zoology

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Geology

Question 37

Which type of biome is characterized by extremely cold temperatures, a lack of trees, and frozen soil beneath the surface?

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Tundra

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Rainforest

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Desert

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Savanna

Question 38

The process by which organisms gradually become better adapted to their specific environment over generations is referred to as:

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Natural selection

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Speciation

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Dispersal

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Migration