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BIO 182 FINAL EXAM ASU LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ Describe boreal forests -Forms in sub-arctic -Dominated by highly cold tolerant trees -Very cold winters and short, cool summers -Low precipitation -NPP is low Describe grasslands -Conditions are too dry to enable tree growth -Moderate temps and rainfall -NPP lower than forest communities Describe subtropical deserts -Very low rainfall -High annual temps -Low NPP Describe temperate forests -Trees are leafless in winter -Rai...

ecology - Answer-study of the relationship between an organism and its environment deciduous - Answer-sheds its leaves annually coniferous - Answer-having leaves that don't fall off in the winter; "cone-bearing" biosphere - Answer-sum of surfaces, atmosphere, and hydrosphere tropical biome - Answer-biome: most diverse; no seasonal climate; wet and dry seasons temperate biome - Answer-biome: deciduous & coniferous forests; seasonal climate taiga biome - Answer-biome: northern...

1.2.5 Explore: GPS and GIS Technology Exploration Environmental Science Points Possible: 30 Name: Wyatt Tetpon Date: In this activity, you will use scientific processes to explore, apply, and communicate information related to the use of GPS and GIS technology in environmental science. Use the information on GPS.gov, including the page "How GPS Works," to answer question 1. 1. a. Explain what the GPS is, including the equipment it requires and the function it performs. (2 points...

ESRM 101 Final Quiz Historically what has been the typical response of people to any natural disturbance? By ignoring major disturbances that occur over longer time scales, how was land management for timber, conservation and endangered species management impacted? Realistically, can humans manage large scale natural disturbances? - Historically the response has been to try and control or mitigate the effects of natural disturbance. Land management is impacted positively when ignoring ma...

original people in the americas migrants from asia original people in the americas migrants from asia estimated population in americas in 1490s 50 million to 100 million people estimated population in americas in 1490s 50 million to 100 million people built remarkable cities in the rain forests of the yucatan peninsula between 300 and 800 mayas built remarkable cities in the rain forests of the yucatan peninsula between 300 and 800 mayas developed ...

Ducks Unlimited: Ecology Questions and Answers Already Passed Hunting and fishing regulations are independent of monitoring wildlife populations. False Which of the following is the best example of habitat conversion? Sedimentation The Duck Stamp Act is an incentive program which encourages producers and landowners to conserve grasslands. When it was first enacted, the stamp cost $1. When was this act passed? 1934 Which of the following pests best represents insects which reproduc...

Environmental Science Final: Straighterline. Questions with Answers. LATEST. Graded A+. Document Content and Description Below The small amount of dissolved oxygen found in warm water is considered a __________ to the success of many fish species. - Ans-limiting factor Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary area of study that deals with all of the following except - Ans-all of the above Primary succession is - Ans-a progression that begins with a total lack of organism Parasite that liv...

Praxis PT 2 Middle School Science Questions and Answers Already Passed 10. In cold weather, it is more difficult to make people comfortable in a room with a high ceiling than in a room with a low ceiling primarily because Cold air is more dense than warm air is correct. Since cold air is more dense than warm air, convection currents will develop, with warmer air rising to the ceiling and cooler air dropping toward the floor. When the ceiling is high, there will be a greater temperature d...

NV Certified Pesticide Applicator General PRACTICE Exam Already Passed Identifying a pest and researching its life cycle will help you plan pesticide applications and other control measures that are most appropriate to the pest. Select one: True False True There are nine required parts to a pesticide label. Which of the following is NOT one of the nine required parts? Select one: a. Use classification b. Safety Data Sheet c. Name and address of the manufacturer d. Preca...