Alabama Exam Questions With Rational
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who wrote what book about Alabama's biodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER-Dr. Scott
Duncan wrote "Southern Wonder"
Alabama ranks ____ in the U.S. in the number of plant and animal species - CORRECT
ANSWER-5th
_____________________________-, Alabama ranks number 1 in in the number of plan
and animal species - CORRECT ANSWER-east of Mississippi River
a large portion of Alabama's biodiversity involves - CORRECT ANSWER-freshwater
organisms
why does a large portion of Alabama's biodiversity involve freshwater organisms -
CORRECT ANSWER-because AL has over 100,000 miles of rivers and streams
In the United States, Alabama has more species of the following than any other state -
CORRECT ANSWER-Creyfish, Mussels, Snails, Turtles, and Fish
_____________________________ is the hot state of mussles in the whole world -
CORRECT ANSWER-south-eastern U.S.
in the world, Alabama ranks ________ in turtle species - CORRECT ANSWER-#2
what are endemic species - CORRECT ANSWER-organisms found in a particular place
and nowhere else in the world.
, In the United States, Alabama is ____________ for the number of endemic species -
CORRECT ANSWER-#7
what's the downside of endemic species - CORRECT ANSWER-because their range is
so limited, they are always at risk of extinction
Alabama is global hotspot for - CORRECT ANSWER-carnivorous plants
plants that consume animals, mostly insects, since they can't get enough nitrogen from
the soil where they grow - CORRECT ANSWER-carnivorous plants
Alabama has an extensive network of - CORRECT ANSWER-cave ecosystem
the understory of a ___________________ is incredibly species rich in plants and
animals. In the area the size of the a hoola hoop, one can find 30 to 60 species -
CORRECT ANSWER-longleaf pine ecosystem
one of the most important bird migration sites in North America - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dauphin Island/ Ft. Morgan
________________ is the winter home for about 1/4 of the eastern population of
critically-endangered whooping cranes - CORRECT ANSWER-Wheeler Wildlife Refuge,
in Decatur, AL
Alabama is the hotspot for - CORRECT ANSWER-fossils
What are the four reasons for Alabama's incredible diversity - CORRECT ANSWER-
geologic diversity, warm and wet climate, evolutionary processes, state boarders
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who wrote what book about Alabama's biodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER-Dr. Scott
Duncan wrote "Southern Wonder"
Alabama ranks ____ in the U.S. in the number of plant and animal species - CORRECT
ANSWER-5th
_____________________________-, Alabama ranks number 1 in in the number of plan
and animal species - CORRECT ANSWER-east of Mississippi River
a large portion of Alabama's biodiversity involves - CORRECT ANSWER-freshwater
organisms
why does a large portion of Alabama's biodiversity involve freshwater organisms -
CORRECT ANSWER-because AL has over 100,000 miles of rivers and streams
In the United States, Alabama has more species of the following than any other state -
CORRECT ANSWER-Creyfish, Mussels, Snails, Turtles, and Fish
_____________________________ is the hot state of mussles in the whole world -
CORRECT ANSWER-south-eastern U.S.
in the world, Alabama ranks ________ in turtle species - CORRECT ANSWER-#2
what are endemic species - CORRECT ANSWER-organisms found in a particular place
and nowhere else in the world.
, In the United States, Alabama is ____________ for the number of endemic species -
CORRECT ANSWER-#7
what's the downside of endemic species - CORRECT ANSWER-because their range is
so limited, they are always at risk of extinction
Alabama is global hotspot for - CORRECT ANSWER-carnivorous plants
plants that consume animals, mostly insects, since they can't get enough nitrogen from
the soil where they grow - CORRECT ANSWER-carnivorous plants
Alabama has an extensive network of - CORRECT ANSWER-cave ecosystem
the understory of a ___________________ is incredibly species rich in plants and
animals. In the area the size of the a hoola hoop, one can find 30 to 60 species -
CORRECT ANSWER-longleaf pine ecosystem
one of the most important bird migration sites in North America - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dauphin Island/ Ft. Morgan
________________ is the winter home for about 1/4 of the eastern population of
critically-endangered whooping cranes - CORRECT ANSWER-Wheeler Wildlife Refuge,
in Decatur, AL
Alabama is the hotspot for - CORRECT ANSWER-fossils
What are the four reasons for Alabama's incredible diversity - CORRECT ANSWER-
geologic diversity, warm and wet climate, evolutionary processes, state boarders
