Marine Plant 7a II Unit
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Questions and Answers
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Select the ones you think are true.
- A.
It has a simple vegetation structure.
- B.
They are found in the arctic, on the top of mountains, only in North America.
- C.
It has a short season of growth and reproduction.
- D.
Polar bears come to the tundra for the winter where they have their babies
Correct Answer(s)
A. It has a simple vegetation structure.
C. It has a short season of growth and reproduction.Explanation
The tundra is characterized by a simple vegetation structure, with low-growing plants such as mosses, lichens, and grasses. This is because the harsh climate and frozen soil make it difficult for larger plants to survive. Additionally, the tundra has a short season of growth and reproduction due to the cold temperatures and long winters. During this brief period, plants and animals must quickly take advantage of the available resources to reproduce and store enough energy to survive the rest of the year.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Select the ones you think are true.
- A.
Nocturnal animals sleep in burrows during the day in order to stay cool.
- B.
Some plants store water in their stems.
- C.
Almost all the types of plants can survive the harsh environment of the desert.
- D.
Desert animals include the bighorn sheep, camels and foxes.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Nocturnal animals sleep in burrows during the day in order to stay cool.
B. Some plants store water in their stems.Explanation
Nocturnal animals sleep in burrows during the day in order to stay cool because burrows provide shade and insulation from the heat of the sun. Some plants store water in their stems as a survival mechanism in arid environments. This allows them to conserve water and withstand periods of drought.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Select the ones you think are true.
- A.
Most of the plants don't survive after a fire in the savannas.
- B.
Savannas are mostly located near the equator.
- C.
Overgrazing is beneficial for the savannas.
- D.
Because the savanna is so rich in grasses and tree life, many large herbivores live there. Consequently, there are also many powerful predators such as, leopards, wild dogs and lions.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Savannas are mostly located near the equator.
D. Because the savanna is so rich in grasses and tree life, many large herbivores live there. Consequently, there are also many powerful predators such as, leopards, wild dogs and lions.Explanation
Most of the plants don't survive after a fire in the savannas. Overgrazing is beneficial for the savannas.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Select the ones you think are true.
- A.
Some marine animals are mamals and spend much of their lives in the water.
- B.
Plants in the ocean ar extremally important only to marine life.
- C.
Seaweed is a kind of marine plant.
- D.
The marine biome has the most biodivesity of all the biomes.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Some marine animals are mamals and spend much of their lives in the water.
C. Seaweed is a kind of marine plant.
D. The marine biome has the most biodivesity of all the biomes.Explanation
Some marine animals are mammals and spend much of their lives in the water. Seaweed is a kind of marine plant. The marine biome has the most biodiversity of all the biomes.Rate this question:
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I'm strong and dangerous. I live in the jungle. I'm bigger than a parrot. I'm hairy and carnivorous. I have a head, a strong body and a long tail. I've also got whiskers. I eat zebras, antelopes... What am I?
- A.
Fox
- B.
Lion
Correct Answer
B. LionExplanation
The correct answer is Lion. The description provided in the question matches the characteristics of a lion. Lions are known for their strength and dangerous nature. They are found in the jungle and are bigger than a parrot. They have a strong body, a long tail, and whiskers. Lions are carnivorous and feed on zebras and antelopes.Rate this question:
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- 6.
I'm flexible. My body shape depends on the habitat in which I live. Some of us have bright colors which means that we are usually venomous, while others use their dull colors for camouflage. I can live up to 50 years. I can smell the air using the tip of my tongue. What am I?
- A.
Snake
- B.
Lizard
Correct Answer
A. SnakeExplanation
The given characteristics of being flexible, having bright colors for venomous species and dull colors for camouflage, living up to 50 years, and smelling the air using the tongue are all traits commonly associated with snakes. Lizards do not typically exhibit all of these characteristics, making snake the more likely answer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Comlplete with the name of the proper layer.It has a very limited diversity. _____________
Correct Answer
Rainforest floorExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "Rainforest floor". The statement mentions that it has a very limited diversity. This suggests that the layer being referred to is the Rainforest floor. The Rainforest floor is the lowest layer of the rainforest, located on the ground. It is characterized by low light levels, high humidity, and a dense layer of decomposing organic matter. Due to these conditions, the diversity of plant and animal species in this layer is limited compared to the other layers of the rainforest.Rate this question:
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Comlplete with the name of the proper layer.Tall trees from this dense layer absorb most of the light energy. _____________
Correct Answer
Canopy layerExplanation
The given statement suggests that tall trees from a specific layer absorb most of the light energy. This layer is known as the canopy layer. The canopy layer is the uppermost layer of the forest, composed of the crowns of the tallest trees. These trees receive the most sunlight and therefore absorb the majority of the light energy. They create a dense layer that blocks much of the sunlight from reaching the lower layers of the forest.Rate this question:
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Comlplete with the name of the proper layer.A few tree species grow very tall. These may be 150 feet tall. _____________
Correct Answer
Emergent layerExplanation
The given statement mentions that some tree species grow very tall, up to 150 feet. The term "emergent" refers to something that emerges or rises above the rest. In the context of forests, the emergent layer refers to the highest layer of the forest canopy, consisting of the tallest trees that rise above the canopy. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "Emergent layer."Rate this question:
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