Rewiw Biology Exam 5 October

Question 0

is the collection of living things that live in the biosphere.

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Biota

Question 1

is the part of Earth where life exists.

Answer 1

Biosphere

Question 2

all of Earth’s water, ice, and water vapor

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Hydrosphere

Question 3

the air blanketing Earth’s solid and liquid surface

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Atmosphere

Question 4

the features of Earth’s surface—such as the continents,
rocks, and the sea floor—and everything below Earth’s surface

Answer 4

Geosphere

Question 5

is the long-term pattern of weather conditions in a region.

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Climate

Question 6

is the climate of a small specific place within a larger area.

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Microclimate

Question 7

may make it through to the ground.

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Canopy

Question 8

is an area where the primary plant life is grass.

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Grassland

Question 9

biomes receive less than 25 centimeters (10 in.) of precipita­ tion annually, and are always characterized by a very dry, or arid, climate.

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Desert

Question 10

trees have adapted to winter temperatures by dropping their leaves and going dormant during the cold season.

Answer 10

Deciduous

Question 11

trees retain their needles all year.

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Coniferous

Question 12

also known as the boreal forest, is located in cooler climates.

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Taiga

Question 13

is located beyond the taiga in far northern latitudes.

Answer 13

Tundra

Question 14

also called Mediterranean shrubland, is characterized by its hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters.

Answer 14

Chaparral