Cumulative Midterm Exam Answers

Continued deforestation will most likely lead to _______.

Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The snowshoe rabbit is one of the animals found in the taiga biome. It is unique in that it is able to hide from predators in the snow in the winter, as well as in the forested areas in the summer without being seen. Photo by USDA Photo by David Adamec Which of the snowshoe rabbit’s unique adaptations help it to survive predation in the taiga?

Which of the following is not a reason that cane toads became an invasive species in Australia?

What kind of vegetation would you most likely expect to find in the chaparral biome?

Which of the following adaptations would you expect to find in an animal in the taiga biome, but not in the alpine?

Which of the following organisms feed on the detritus found in wetlands?

Why is phytoplankton located near the ocean’s surface?

Which of the following is the best environment in which to observe impacts of the founder effect?

Fires are important to savanna ecosystems, but not to grassland ecosystems.

The widespread loss of wetlands would have little effect on the overall health of the environment.

The chaparral biome has adapted to suppress wildfires.

Why has the spread of the herbicide-resistant hydrilla through Florida’s waterways resulted in them no longer being navigable by most boats?

What is an advantage to alternative energy technology?

Which of the following energy sources is expected to have the highest rate of consumption in 2030?

Sustainability can be achieved through careful resource management.

Freshwater biomes have _______.