BIOL 351/ BIOL351 Final Exam
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Choose the best answer.
A. The following three statements are true.
B. Ecology really began as a science in the middle of the 1800s.
C. Early humans had a great deal of knowledge about the interrelationships between organisms
and
their environments, even if they did not use scientific approaches.
D. The scientific study of ecology benefitted from European exploration, imperialism and
colonialism
in
the 1500s-1800s
E. None of the above choices are true.
A. The following three statements are true.
Choose the best answer.
A. Histograms are often used to display the relationship of one measured variable to another
measured variable in ecology (such as Ecosystem productivity vs. Nitrogen).
B. Histograms are often useful for displaying howa measured variable changes over time.
C. Histograms are often used by ecologists to display the frequency (number of counts) of
measured
data so that they can examine patterns showing often different values occur.
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D. Histograms are used frequently in some scientific disciplines and in elementary and secondary
education, but are not used very often in ecology anymore
E. All of the above are true.
C. Histograms are often used by ecologists to display the frequency (number of counts) of
measured
data so that they can examine patterns showing often different values occur.
The scientific method:
A Requires experimentation in laboratory settings, with strict controls, and therefore many
ecological
processes (such as the effects of climate change in natural systems) cannot be studied
scientifically
B. Was once very important for major scientific discoveries and progress, but is no longer
essential
anymore, now that we are in the age of great advances in genomics and molecular biology
C. Depends on the accumulated weight of evidence; the evidence can include observations,
experimental results, and the use of models
D Can always be summarized by: hypothesis generation, precisely repeated experimentation
under
carefully controlled conditions, and then acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis
E Involves testing a scientific theory, which is a guess about a particular cause of an observation
C. Depends on the accumulated weight of evidence; the evidence can include observations,
experimental results, and the use of models
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At the September equinox,
A. Day and night length are approximately equal everywhere, in both the Southern and Northern
hemispheres.
BIt is the first day of autumn everywhere on Earth.
Ĉ. It is actually April in the Southern hemisphere.
D. The sun is not directly overhead (perpendicular to the surface) anywhere on Earth.
EJNone of the above is true.
A. Day and night length are approximately equal everywhere, in both the Southern and Northern
hemispheres.
5. Which of the following factors plays a role in determining the dominant vegetation found in a
region?
A. Climate, which is the most important factor
B. The type of soil found in that region
C. Biogeography and glacial history
D All of the above, in order of importance
E. A. andC, but not B
D All of the above, in order of importance
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Adiabatic changes in the temperature of rising and falling air:
A. Are caused largely by the Coriolis Effect as winds veer to the right or the left depending on
the
hemisphere and the direction they are traveling along Earth's surface.
B. Result in patterns of cool, moist air falling over the earth's surface at around 30° N and S of
the
equator.
C. Are one of the major underlying factors contributing to rain on the windward side of coastal
mountains and dry rain shadows inland.
D. Affect climate but do not affect animals and plants very much because these effects largely
occur
when organisms are dormant, or at night.
EAII of the above are true.
C. Are one of the major underlying factors contributing to rain on the windward side of coastal
The Coriolis.effect:
A. Causes air masses moving large distances to appear to deflect to the west when moving
toward the
equator and to the east when moving away from the equator, in either hemisphere.
B. Has large effects on global wind patterns.
C. Had large effects on global trade in the days of sailing ships.
D. Is not appropriate to teach to people under the age of 18.
EA., B. and C. are correct, and D. is incorrect and is not even funny.
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& correct Answers | Grade A
Choose the best answer.
A. The following three statements are true.
B. Ecology really began as a science in the middle of the 1800s.
C. Early humans had a great deal of knowledge about the interrelationships between organisms
and
their environments, even if they did not use scientific approaches.
D. The scientific study of ecology benefitted from European exploration, imperialism and
colonialism
in
the 1500s-1800s
E. None of the above choices are true.
A. The following three statements are true.
Choose the best answer.
A. Histograms are often used to display the relationship of one measured variable to another
measured variable in ecology (such as Ecosystem productivity vs. Nitrogen).
B. Histograms are often useful for displaying howa measured variable changes over time.
C. Histograms are often used by ecologists to display the frequency (number of counts) of
measured
data so that they can examine patterns showing often different values occur.
, BIOL 351/ BIOL351 Final Exam
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Update) 100% Correct | Questions
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D. Histograms are used frequently in some scientific disciplines and in elementary and secondary
education, but are not used very often in ecology anymore
E. All of the above are true.
C. Histograms are often used by ecologists to display the frequency (number of counts) of
measured
data so that they can examine patterns showing often different values occur.
The scientific method:
A Requires experimentation in laboratory settings, with strict controls, and therefore many
ecological
processes (such as the effects of climate change in natural systems) cannot be studied
scientifically
B. Was once very important for major scientific discoveries and progress, but is no longer
essential
anymore, now that we are in the age of great advances in genomics and molecular biology
C. Depends on the accumulated weight of evidence; the evidence can include observations,
experimental results, and the use of models
D Can always be summarized by: hypothesis generation, precisely repeated experimentation
under
carefully controlled conditions, and then acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis
E Involves testing a scientific theory, which is a guess about a particular cause of an observation
C. Depends on the accumulated weight of evidence; the evidence can include observations,
experimental results, and the use of models
, BIOL 351/ BIOL351 Final Exam
study guide (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) 100% Correct | Questions
& correct Answers | Grade A
At the September equinox,
A. Day and night length are approximately equal everywhere, in both the Southern and Northern
hemispheres.
BIt is the first day of autumn everywhere on Earth.
Ĉ. It is actually April in the Southern hemisphere.
D. The sun is not directly overhead (perpendicular to the surface) anywhere on Earth.
EJNone of the above is true.
A. Day and night length are approximately equal everywhere, in both the Southern and Northern
hemispheres.
5. Which of the following factors plays a role in determining the dominant vegetation found in a
region?
A. Climate, which is the most important factor
B. The type of soil found in that region
C. Biogeography and glacial history
D All of the above, in order of importance
E. A. andC, but not B
D All of the above, in order of importance
, BIOL 351/ BIOL351 Final Exam
study guide (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) 100% Correct | Questions
& correct Answers | Grade A
Adiabatic changes in the temperature of rising and falling air:
A. Are caused largely by the Coriolis Effect as winds veer to the right or the left depending on
the
hemisphere and the direction they are traveling along Earth's surface.
B. Result in patterns of cool, moist air falling over the earth's surface at around 30° N and S of
the
equator.
C. Are one of the major underlying factors contributing to rain on the windward side of coastal
mountains and dry rain shadows inland.
D. Affect climate but do not affect animals and plants very much because these effects largely
occur
when organisms are dormant, or at night.
EAII of the above are true.
C. Are one of the major underlying factors contributing to rain on the windward side of coastal
The Coriolis.effect:
A. Causes air masses moving large distances to appear to deflect to the west when moving
toward the
equator and to the east when moving away from the equator, in either hemisphere.
B. Has large effects on global wind patterns.
C. Had large effects on global trade in the days of sailing ships.
D. Is not appropriate to teach to people under the age of 18.
EA., B. and C. are correct, and D. is incorrect and is not even funny.
