BSC 108 EXAM 3 KENNEDY EXAM
(ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2026
What are the characteristics of an ocean? - ANSWERS-home
to the smallest organisms, three zones based on amount of
sunlight that can reach, large variety of plants/animals,
saltwater
What are the characteristics of a temperate forest? -
ANSWERS-deciduous and evergreen trees, fluctuating
temperatures, defined seasons
What are the characteristics of a tropical rainforest? -
ANSWERS-most diverse ecosystem on Earth, near equator,
high precipitation, year-round warmth, flourishing
vegetation
,What are the characteristics of a temperate grassland? -
ANSWERS-temperate, not enough rain to support a forest,
flat, rich soil, large number of animals
What are the characteristics of a tropical grassland? -
ANSWERS-high amount, but not enough rain to support a
forest, grasses dominate, scattered trees may be common
What are the characteristics of a coral reef? - ANSWERS-
"rainforests of the ocean," ¼ of marine species rely on them
for food/shelter, Great Barrier Reef is world's largest living
structure
What are the characteristics of a lake? - ANSWERS-formed
by blocked or ending rivers, soil is supersaturated, water is
mainly still but can be moving in some slanted areas
What are the characteristics of a pond? - ANSWERS-same,
but doesn't have an aphotic zone (meaning there's not an
area deep enough that sunlight can't reach)
What are the characteristics of a river? - ANSWERS-flowing
freshwater, higher O2 levels than stationary waters, natural,
contains channels that empty into larger bodies of water
, What are the characteristics of a stream? - ANSWERS-same,
but smaller than a river- would flow into or out of a river
What is a marsh? - ANSWERS-dominated by grasses, reeds,
and sedges, type of wetland, water covers ground for long
time, treeless
What is a taiga? - ANSWERS-far northern regions of the
world, consist of always green needle-and-cone trees, such
as pine and spruce
What is a tundra? - ANSWERS-harsh, snow-covered, windy,
treeless, soil frozen almost year-round, some lichens and
small flowers present, birds in spring
What is a desert? - ANSWERS-low precipitation, varying
temperatures, windy, rocky and/or sandy, sparse
vegetation, animals highly adapted to dryness
How have humans impacted biodiversity? - ANSWERS-
through population numbers, use of land, and lifestyles
(ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2026
What are the characteristics of an ocean? - ANSWERS-home
to the smallest organisms, three zones based on amount of
sunlight that can reach, large variety of plants/animals,
saltwater
What are the characteristics of a temperate forest? -
ANSWERS-deciduous and evergreen trees, fluctuating
temperatures, defined seasons
What are the characteristics of a tropical rainforest? -
ANSWERS-most diverse ecosystem on Earth, near equator,
high precipitation, year-round warmth, flourishing
vegetation
,What are the characteristics of a temperate grassland? -
ANSWERS-temperate, not enough rain to support a forest,
flat, rich soil, large number of animals
What are the characteristics of a tropical grassland? -
ANSWERS-high amount, but not enough rain to support a
forest, grasses dominate, scattered trees may be common
What are the characteristics of a coral reef? - ANSWERS-
"rainforests of the ocean," ¼ of marine species rely on them
for food/shelter, Great Barrier Reef is world's largest living
structure
What are the characteristics of a lake? - ANSWERS-formed
by blocked or ending rivers, soil is supersaturated, water is
mainly still but can be moving in some slanted areas
What are the characteristics of a pond? - ANSWERS-same,
but doesn't have an aphotic zone (meaning there's not an
area deep enough that sunlight can't reach)
What are the characteristics of a river? - ANSWERS-flowing
freshwater, higher O2 levels than stationary waters, natural,
contains channels that empty into larger bodies of water
, What are the characteristics of a stream? - ANSWERS-same,
but smaller than a river- would flow into or out of a river
What is a marsh? - ANSWERS-dominated by grasses, reeds,
and sedges, type of wetland, water covers ground for long
time, treeless
What is a taiga? - ANSWERS-far northern regions of the
world, consist of always green needle-and-cone trees, such
as pine and spruce
What is a tundra? - ANSWERS-harsh, snow-covered, windy,
treeless, soil frozen almost year-round, some lichens and
small flowers present, birds in spring
What is a desert? - ANSWERS-low precipitation, varying
temperatures, windy, rocky and/or sandy, sparse
vegetation, animals highly adapted to dryness
How have humans impacted biodiversity? - ANSWERS-
through population numbers, use of land, and lifestyles
