1 What is the primary focus of terrestrial ecology? a) Study of marine ecosystems b) Analysis of atmospheric patterns c) Examination of relationships between organisms and their land environment d) Investigation of outer space ecosystems
2 Which factor(s) contribute(s) to the differentiation of terrestrial ecosystems ? a) Moisture and temperature b) Soil acidity and alkalinity c) Solar radiation intensity d) Wind direction and speed
3. What are the two types of tundra ? a) Desert and rainforest b) Arctic and alpine c) Deciduous and evergreen d) Savanna and taiga
4. Where are arctic tundra ecosystems primarily located? a) Near the equator b) Below the polar ice cap c) Along the Amazon River d) At high altitudes in the Himalayas
5. What is the main characteristic of alpine tundra ecosystems? a) Low altitude b) High temperature fluctuations c) Proximity to oceans d) Continuous tree cover
6. What is the primary limiting factor for terrestrial ecosystems ? a) Atmospheric pressure b) Soil pH c) Moisture and temperature d) Solar radiation
7. Which biome is characterized by cold regions with long winters and short summers? a) Savannah b) Boreal forest c) Tropical rainforest d) Desert
8. What types of trees are characteristic of coniferous forests? a) Broad-leafed deciduous trees b) Needle-leafed evergreen trees c) Palm trees d) Bamboo trees
9 What type of soil is characteristic of boreal coniferous forests?
a) Podzols b) Chernozem c) Vertisols d) Andisols
10. What is the primary reason for the low productivity and community stability of boreal forests? a) Rapid weathering of rocks b) Rapid decomposition of organic matter c) Slow weathering of rocks d) Fast nutrient cycling
11 Which biome is characterized by moderate climate and broad-leafed deciduous trees? a) Tundra b) Tropical rainforest c) Temperate deciduous forest d) Desert
12 Which forest type is characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, moist winters? a) Temperate deciduous forest b) Boreal forest c) Tropical rainforest d) Temperate evergreen forest
13 What is a notable hazard in temperate evergreen forests? a) Flooding b) Drought c) Wildfires d) Landslides
14 What distinguishes temperate rainforests from other temperate forests? a) High temperature fluctuations b) Low rainfall c) High biodiversity d) Low humidity
15 Where are tropical rainforests primarily located? a) Near the equator b) Near the poles c) At high altitudes d) In desert regions
16 What is the main characteristic of tropical rainforest soil? a) High nutrient content b) Low acidity c) Shallow depth d) High leaching rate
17 Which forest type is found in regions with pronounced wet and dry periods? a) Temperate rainforest b) Tropical rainforest c) Tropical seasonal forest d) Subtropical rainforest
18 Which forest type is characterized by high rainfall but less temperature difference between winter and summer? a) Temperate rainforest b) Subtropical broad-leaved forest c) Subtropical pine forest d) Tropical seasonal forest
19 What determines the type of forest in India ? a) Soil type b) Topography c) Climate d) All of the above
20 What is the primary importance of forests ? a) Providing shelter for animals b) Regulating global climate c) Enhancing aesthetic beauty d) Supporting agricultural activities
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