CramX Logo
RegisterLog in
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Document preview page 1

Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 1

Document preview content for Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition

Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition

Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition is your go-to resource for exam questions, providing key insights to boost your score.

Benjamin Clark
Contributor
4.1
0
12 months ago
Preview (16 of 237 Pages)
100%
Log in to unlock
Page 1 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 1 preview imageChapter 01-Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers1-1Chapter 01Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing FrontiersMultiple Choice Questions1.Which of the following levels of organization is/are correctly ordered?A.population, ecosystem, landscape, individual, interactionB.individual, population, interaction, community, ecosystemC.biosphere, landscape, individual, community, interactionD.ecosystem, landscape, region, interaction, populationE.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.01.01 Describe the levels of ecological organization, for example, population, studied by ecologists.Section: 01.01Topic: Biomes and EcosystemsTopic: Community EcologyTopic: Population Ecology2.Robert MacArthur's observations on the Warblers of North America indicate that theyA.are fiercely competitive.B.cannot coexist.C.reduce competition by feeding during different times of the day.D.reduce competition by feeding in different zones.E.both are fiercely competitive and cannot coexist.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.02.01 Describe some emerging frontiers in ecology.Section: 01.02Topic: Community Ecology
Page 2 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 2 preview image
Page 3 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 3 preview imageChapter 01-Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers1-23.What is ecology?A.the study of relationships between organisms and the environmentB.the study of animal and plant population interactionsC.the study of the abiotic portion of the environmentD.the study of the biosphereE.the study of environmental changeBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.00.01 Define ecology.Section: 01.00Topic: Behavioral EcologyTopic: Community EcologyTopic: Population Ecology4.The ‘scientific method' includesA.observations, experiments, and modeling.B.posing questions and formulating testable hypotheses.C.statistical analysis.D.observations, experiments, and modeling; posing questions and formulating testablehypotheses; and statistical analysis.E.both observations, experiments, and modeling, and posing questions and formulatingtestable hypotheses.Bloom's Level: 5. EvaluateLearning Outcome: 01.Investigating the Evidence Analyze and Interpret DataSection: Investigating the EvidenceTopic: General5.Nalini Nadkarni's study of tropical and temperate rain forests determined thatA.rain forests have nutrient rich soils.B.the herbaceous layer determines the nutrient balance.C.epiphyte mats contain a significant source of nutrients.D.as one moves up the canopy, species richness decreases.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.02.01 Describe some emerging frontiers in ecology.Section: 01.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Page 4 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 4 preview imageChapter 01-Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers1-36.The highest level of ecological organization focuses onA.the gene.B.the biosphere.C.warbler use of trees.D.forests.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 1. RememberLearning Outcome: 01.01.01 Describe the levels of ecological organization, for example, population, studied by ecologists.Section: 01.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems7.A population can be defined asA.a group of individuals of a single species inhabiting a defined area.B.an association of interacting species.C.a group of individuals of a single species and all of the physical and chemical factorsinfluencing them.D.all of the organisms in a defined area.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.01.01 Describe the levels of ecological organization, for example, population, studied by ecologists.Section: 01.01Topic: Population Ecology8.Physiological ecologists studyA.nutrient cycling and energy flow through ecosystems.B.exchanges of materials, energy, and organisms between communities.C.physiological and anatomical mechanisms by which organisms deal with variation in theirphysical and chemical environment.D.physiological and anatomical mechanisms by which organisms deal with variation in theirsocial environment.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 5. EvaluateLearning Outcome: 01.01.02 Distinguish between the types of questions addressed by ecologists working at different levels oforganization.Section: 01.01Topic: Behavioral Ecology
Page 5 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 5 preview imageChapter 01-Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers1-49.The pioneering work of Nalini Nadkarni in rain forest ecology revealed thatA.epiphyte mats in some tropical forests contain nutrient quantities equal to the nutrientcontent of the canopy foliage.B.the epiphyte mass in temperate rain forests may be four times the mass of leaves on theirhost tree.C.in both temperate and tropical rain forests, trees obtain nutrients by extending roots intoepiphyte mats.D.All of the choices are correct.E.both the epiphyte mass in temperate rain forests may be four times the mass of leaves ontheir host tree and, in both temperate and tropical rain forests, trees obtain nutrients byextending roots into epiphyte mats.Bloom's Level: 5. EvaluateLearning Outcome: 01.02.01 Describe some emerging frontiers in ecology.Section: 01.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems10.Population ecologists donotstudyA.reproductive ecology.B.distribution and abundance.C.energy flow.D.extinction.E.adaptation.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.01.02 Distinguish between the types of questions addressed by ecologists working at different levels oforganization.Section: 01.01Topic: Population Ecology11.Ecologists studyA.communities.B.ecosystems.C.individual organisms.D.populations.E.All of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.01.01 Describe the levels of ecological organization, for example, population, studied by ecologists.Section: 01.01Topic: Biomes and EcosystemsTopic: Community EcologyTopic: Population Ecology
Page 6 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 6 preview imageChapter 01-Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers1-512.An ecosystem is defined asA.all the organisms that live in an area.B.the physical environment with which organisms interact.C.an association of interacting species.D.all of the organisms that live in an area and the physical environment with which theyinteract.E.all of the individuals of a single species that live in an area and the physical environmentwith which they interact.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.01.01 Describe the levels of ecological organization, for example, population, studied by ecologists.Section: 01.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems13.According to Margaret Davis, who studied pollen contained within lake sediments, thevegetation landscape of the Appalachian Mountains from 12,000 years ago untilapproximately 100 years ago changed as follows:A.spruce→chestnut→beech.B.chestnut→spruce→beech.C.beech→spruce→chestnut.D.spruce→beech→chestnut.E.chestnut→beech→spruce.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.02.01 Describe some emerging frontiers in ecology.Section: 01.02Topic: Community EcologyTrue / False Questions14.Norris and colleagues found that warblers using different habitats did not have differentcarbon isotopes in the tissues.FALSEBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.02.02 Explain how the use of stable isotopes has extended what it is possible to know about the ecologyof warblers.Section: 01.02Topic: Community Ecology
Page 7 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 7 preview imageChapter 01-Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers1-615.Field studies and laboratory studies are mutually exclusive.FALSEBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.Investigating the Evidence Analyze and Interpret DataSection: Investigating the EvidenceTopic: General16.Temperate and tropical rain forest trees extract nutrients from epiphytic mats.TRUEBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.02.01 Describe some emerging frontiers in ecology.Section: 01.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems17.Stable isotope analysis uses variation in element masses to better understand ecologicalphenomena.TRUEBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.02.02 Explain how the use of stable isotopes has extended what it is possible to know about the ecologyof warblers.Section: 01.02Topic: Community EcologyTopic: General18.Margaret Davis' studies on lake pollen sediments indicate that the forests of eastern NorthAmerica did not change with the changing climate.FALSEBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.02.01 Describe some emerging frontiers in ecology.Section: 01.02Topic: Community Ecology
Page 8 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 8 preview imageChapter 01-Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers1-719.The scientific method deals with absolute truths.FALSEBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.Investigating the Evidence Analyze and Interpret DataSection: Investigating the EvidenceTopic: General20.Ecology can be defined as the study of the impact of human activity on the environment.FALSEBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.00.01 Define ecology.Section: 01.00Topic: General21.Ecology is a modern science of which ancient man had no knowledge.FALSEBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.00.01 Define ecology.Section: 01.00Topic: GeneralFill in the Blank Questions22.____________ are aerial plants obtaining nutrient from trapped organic matter.EpiphytesBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.02.01 Describe some emerging frontiers in ecology.Section: 01.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Page 9 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 9 preview imageChapter 01-Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers1-823.Populations changing genetically over time in response to variation in its environment istermed ____________.EvolutionBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 01.01.01 Describe the levels of ecological organization, for example, population, studied by ecologists.Section: 01.01Topic: Population Ecology
Page 10 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 10 preview imageChapter 02-Life on Land2-1Chapter 02Life on LandMultiple Choice Questions1.A biome is characterized primarily byA.flora and fauna.B.temperature and moisture.C.climate and predominate plant types.D.global weather patterns.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.03.02 Describe the climatic differences among the biomes.Section: 02.03Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems2.Earth's climatic variation is due toA.the spherical shape of the earth.B.earth's axial rotation as it orbits the sun.C.uneven heating of the earth's surface.D.All of the choices are correct.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.01.02 Define biome.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems3.Which of the following soil horizon profiles is ordered correctly?A.A, B, C, OB.O, A, B, CC.O, B, A, CD.C, B, O, AE.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.02.01 Draw a soil profile, including typical soil horizons.Section: 02.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Page 11 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 11 preview imageChapter 02-Life on Land2-24.Coriolis effect causes winds in theA.Northern Hemisphere to deflect to the left.B.Northern Hemisphere to deflect to the right.C.Southern Hemisphere to deflect to the right.D.Northern and Southern Hemispheres to deflect to the left.E.Northern and Southern Hemispheres to deflect to the right.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.01.04 Explain the influence of the Coriolis effect on wind direction.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems5.All of the following statements concerning wind are trueexcept:A.northeast trade winds blow toward the poles.B.southeast trade winds blow toward the equator.C.polar easterlies blow toward the equator.D.westerlies blow toward the south pole in the southern hemisphere.E.westerlies blow toward the north pole in the northern hemisphere.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.01.04 Explain the influence of the Coriolis effect on wind direction.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems6.Warm tropical airA.is dense and sinks.B.has a low evaporative potential.C.cools as it ascends.D.warms as it ascends.E.meets cool polar air causing precipitation in the tropics.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.01.02 Define biome.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Page 12 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 12 preview imageChapter 02-Life on Land2-37.All of the following statements are trueexcept:A.A horizon: mixture of organic and mineral materials.B.B horizon: deposition of clay and humus.C.C horizon: weathered parent material.D.O horizon: organic layer.E.All of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.02.02 Describe the characteristics of each of the typical soil horizons.Section: 02.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems8.Heating of the earth's surface causesA.cool air to rise and warm air to sink.B.warm air to rise and cool air to sink.C.warm and cool air to condense.D.warm and cool air to mix.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.01.02 Define biome.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems9.Which soil horizon is most influenced by climate?A.AB.BC.CD.OE.All are equally influenced.Bloom's Level: 1. RememberLearning Outcome: 02.02.03 Discuss how climate, organisms, topography, parent material, and time can influence soil development andstructure.Section: 02.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Page 13 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 13 preview imageChapter 02-Life on Land2-410.Which of the following terrestrial biomes are maintained by fires?A.tropical dry forestsB.temperate forests and mountainsC.Mediterranean woodlands and shrublandsD.tropical savannas and temperate grasslandsE.boreal forests and tundraBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.03.02 Describe the climatic differences among the biomes.Section: 02.03Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems11.There are(is) _______ convective air cell(s) per hemisphere, _______ total for the earth.A.1; 2B.2; 4C.3; 6D.4; 8E.5; 10Bloom's Level: 4. AnalyzeLearning Outcome: 02.01.02 Define biome.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems12.Climatic diagrams provide all of the following informationexcept:A.wind patterns.B.average minimum temperature above and below 0C.C.temperature and precipitation variations.D.wet and dry season durations.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 5. EvaluateLearning Outcome: 02.01.03 Interpret a climate diagram.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Page 14 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 14 preview imageChapter 02-Life on Land2-513.Most of the earth's deserts areA.located at 0latitude.B.located at 30north and south latitudes.C.located at 60north and south latitudes.D.located at 90north and south latitudes.E.randomly scattered around the earth's surface.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.03.02 Describe the climatic differences among the biomes.Section: 02.03Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems14.The Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive approximately equal amounts of solarradiation on theA.spring equinox.B.northern summer solstice.C.autumnal equinox.D.southern winter solstice.E.both spring equinox and autumnal equinox.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.01.01 Describe how natural history has helped with restoration of tropical dry forest in Costa Rica.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems15.Tropical dry forests are located betweenA.0and 10north and south latitudes.B.0and 25south latitude.C.10and 25north and south latitudes.D.10and 25south latitude.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.03.02 Describe the climatic differences among the biomes.Section: 02.03Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Page 15 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 15 preview imageChapter 02-Life on Land2-616.All of the following statements are trueexcept:A.Tropical rain forests are continuously warm and wet.B.Tropical dry forests have rainy and dry seasons.C.In a desert, evaporation exceeds precipitation.D.Taigas have moderate temperatures with occasional droughts.E.Tundras are cold and dry.Bloom's Level: 5. EvaluateLearning Outcome: 02.03.02 Describe the climatic differences among the biomes.Section: 02.03Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems17.All of the following components influence soil structureexcept:A.age.B.parent material.C.climate.D.organisms.E.None of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.02.03 Discuss how climate, organisms, topography, parent material, and time can influence soil development andstructure.Section: 02.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems18.Atmospheric circulation and precipitation patterns are influenced by which of thefollowing?A.rising and sinking of warm and cool air massesB.uneven heating of the earth's surface and atmosphere by the sunC.differential ability of cool and warm air masses to hold water vaporD.Coriolis effectE.All of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.01.02 Define biome.Section: 02.01Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Page 16 of 16
Test Bank For Ecology: Concepts And Applications, 6th Edition - Page 16 preview imageChapter 02-Life on Land2-719.The _______________ is a depositional horizon that contains clays, humus, and othermaterials which may form distinct banding patterns.A.A horizonB.B horizonC.C horizonD.D horizonE.O horizonBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.02.02 Describe the characteristics of each of the typical soil horizons.Section: 02.02Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems20.Which of the following is true for the Palmer Drought Severity Index?A.It uses temperature and precipitation to calculate moisture conditions relative to long-termaverages.B.Negative values reflect drought conditions.C.Values near zero reflect average rainfall conditions.D.It demonstrates both temporal and spatial climatic variation.E.All of the choices are correct.Bloom's Level: 5. EvaluateLearning Outcome: 02.Applications.02 Describe the Palmer Drought Severity Index.Section: ApplicationsTopic: Biomes and Ecosystems21.Which of the following is not a characteristic of the boreal forest?A.dominated by evergreen conifers such as spruce and firB.home to moose and migratory caribouC.sparse plant coverD.thick layer of plant litter that ties up nutrientsE.low fertility, thin, acidic soilBloom's Level: 2. UnderstandLearning Outcome: 02.03.04 Describe the types of vegetation, animals, and other organisms characteristic of the terrestrial biomes.Section: 02.03Topic: Biomes and Ecosystems
Preview Mode

This document has 237 pages. Sign in to access the full document!

Study Now!

X-Copilot AI
Unlimited Access
Secure Payment
Instant Access
24/7 Support
Document Chat

Document Details

Subject
Biology
Textbook
Ecology: Concepts And Applications ...

Related Documents

View all
Quick Guides

Biology - Vascular Plants Structure and Function

Quick Guides

Biology - The Unity and Diversity of Life

Quick Guides

Biology - The Science of Biology

Quick Guides

Biology - The Origin and Evolution of Life

Quick Guides

Biology - The Chemical Basis of Life

Quick Guides

Biology - The Biology of Cells

Quick Guides

Biology - Support and Movement in Animals

Quick Guides

Biology - Reproduction

Quick Guides

Biology - Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology

Quick Guides

Biology - Protista