Chapter 7 Quiz Review

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Chapter 7 Quiz Review
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Pregunta 1

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The common characteristic of all deserts is
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  • hot temperature
  • low annual rainfall
  • simple ecosystem
  • mineral-poor soil

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The rainshadow effect causes
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  • desertification
  • leaching
  • natural desert formation
  • increased precipitation

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The main difference between deserts and the tundra is
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  • amount of precipitation
  • moisture content of the air
  • limited topsoil
  • temperature

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Leaching
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  • is common is desert climates
  • increases the mineral content of the soil
  • is unrelated to the amount of rainfall
  • washes minerals from the topsoil

Pregunta 5

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Desertification is caused by
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  • human activity
  • solar heating patterns
  • leaching of the soil
  • temperature variation

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Adaptations to desert life do not include
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  • long limbs and ears
  • a waterproof covering
  • a large, compact body
  • an ability to store water

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The spines of a desert plant
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  • provide protection
  • increase surface area
  • store water
  • are unique to the cacti of the Western Hemisphere

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The limiting factor in the tundra is
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  • rainfall
  • temperature
  • sunlight
  • soil nutrients

Pregunta 9

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Migratory birds in the tundra feed mostly on
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  • seeds
  • small rodents
  • lichens
  • flies and mosquitoes

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Tundra ecosystems are considered to be fragile because of
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  • the low humidity
  • low biodiversity
  • low economic value
  • low latitude

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The Trans-Alaska Pipeline was built above ground to prevent
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  • the migration of caribou and other animals
  • damage to the fragile tundra topsoil
  • melting of the permafrost
  • tourists and other travelers from crossing

Pregunta 12

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Compared to the desert fennec fox, you might expect the Arctic fox to have
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  • longer legs
  • shorter ears
  • shorter fur
  • larger eyes
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