AP Biology (Mader), 11th Edition

Chapter 46: Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere

Pre-Test

1
The climate of a particular region is dictated by all of the following factors EXCEPT:
A)the tilt of the Earth as it orbits the sun.
B)topography.
C)the species diversity in the region.
D)proximity to a body of water.
2
The greatest amounts of rainfall on Earth are _____.
A)at about 30º north and south latitude
B)near the equator
C)at about 60º north and south latitude
3
The trade winds are a result of _____.
A)variations in solar reception
B)the tilt of the earth's axis as it rotates around the sun
C)the spinning of the earth on its axis
D)permafrost
4
The distribution of biomes in the biosphere is dependent upon all of the following EXCEPT:
A)the distribution of land masses and oceans.
B)variations in solar radiation reception.
C)topographical features.
D)species composition in the region.
5
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun during the _____.
A)vernal equinox
B)winter solstice
C)autumnal equinox
D)summer solstice
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