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Complete Test Bank for Geosystems An Introduction to Physical Geography, 4th Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson, Ginger Birkeland, Mary Louise Byrne, Philip Giles ; ISBN13: 9780136529163...(Full Chapters included and organized in reverse order from Chapter 20 to 1)...1.Essentials of Geogr...

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Geosystems An Introduction to
Physical Geography, 4th Canadian
Edition by
Robert W. Christopherson



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included (Ch 1 to 20)




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,Table of Contents are given below




1.Essentials of Geography
2.Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
3.Earth's Modern Atmosphere
4.Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances
5.Global Temperatures
6.Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
7.Water and Atmospheric Moisture
8.Weather
9.Water Resources
10.Global Climate Systems
11.Climate Change
12.The Dynamic Planet
13.Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
14.Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
15.River Systems
16.Oceans, Coastal Systems, and Wind Processes
17.Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
18.The Geography of Soils
19.Ecosystem Essentials
20.Terrestrial Biomes

,The test bank is organized in reverse order, with the last chapter displayed first, to ensure that all
chapters are included in this document. (Complete Chapters included Ch20-1)


Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 4e (Christopherson)
Chapter 20 Terrestrial Biomes

20.1 Multiple Choice Questions

1) Which of the following is true about the distribution of Earth's biodiversity?
A) There is a universally accepted manner to delineate Earth's biodiversity.
B) In general, there tends to be greater biodiversity at higher latitudes than lower latitudes.
C) Earth's biodiversity is spread unevenly across the planet.
D) The distribution of Earth's biodiversity is driven solely by climate.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic Divisions
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 20.1 Locate the world's biogeographic realms, and discuss the basis for their delineation.

2) Which are large, stable communities of plants and animals whose boundaries are closely
linked to climate and soils?
A) Biozones.
B) Ecospheres.
C) Biomes.
D) Biogeographic realms.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic Divisions
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 20.2 Explain the basis for grouping plant communities into biomes, and list the major
aquatic and terrestrial biomes on Earth.

3) Which are distinct regions of broadly similar flora and fauna?
A) Biozones.
B) Ecospheres.
C) Biomes.
D) Biogeographic realms.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic Divisions
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 20.1 Locate the world's biogeographic realms, and discuss the basis for their delineation.




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, 4) Which are trees and shrubs that seasonally lose their leaves?
A) Evergreens.
B) Annual herbs.
C) Deciduous.
D) Bryophytes.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic Divisions
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 20.1 Locate the world's biogeographic realms, and discuss the basis for their delineation.

5) Which are large woody vines that are rooted in the soil and found in the worlds tropical
forests?
A) Understory.
B) Lianas.
C) Epiphytes.
D) Bryophytes.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic Divisions
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 20.1 Locate the world's biogeographic realms, and discuss the basis for their delineation.

6) Which of the following is one of the major groups of terrestrial vegetation biogeographers
often designate?
A) Phytoplankton.
B) Zooplankton.
C) Grassland.
D) Shield.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic Divisions
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 20.1 Locate the world's biogeographic realms, and discuss the basis for their delineation.

7) Which of the following best describes biomes?
A) Biomes are defined by species that invade a region.
B) Most biomes have been relatively unaffected by human intervention.
C) The boundaries between most biomes are sharp and easily delineated.
D) Biomes often reflect potential mature vegetation, rather than actual vegetation of an area.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic Divisions
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 20.1 Locate the world's biogeographic realms, and discuss the basis for their delineation.



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