Lab 4

BIO 204 Fall 2012

Sections 49, 50, 51, 52 and 53

1. This graph shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide has been rising steadily since 1958. The upper limit for safe levels of CO2 is 350 ppm, therefore:

A. B. C. D. E.

Carbon dioxide levels are lower than expected in 2009 Global temperatures are increasing Carbon dioxide levels are still considered safe in 2009 Carbon dioxide levels are higher than "safe" and increasing August is the best time to measure carbon dioxide levels

Time: 1 Minute A-E: Multiple choice (4-36)

2. Which of the following is not usually a characteristic found in xerophytes? (note

that not all xerophytes have each of these characteristics.)

A. B. C. D. E.

Thick cuticles Stomata in crypts Abundant leaves Succulence Leaf hairs to diffract light

Time: 1 Minute A-E: Multiple choice (4-37)

3. In todays lab, you will complete all of the following in place of Activity 1 except

A. Measure the circumference (@DBH) of the trees in your plot B. Graph the data from your plot in Excel C. Identify the species of trees in your plot D. Draw your plot in your notebook E. Place your data in a class Excel spreadsheet
Time: 1 Minute A-E: Multiple choice (4-38)

4. This adaptation increases the boundary layer and prevents temperature fluctuations around the plant organs.

A. B. C. D. E.

thick waxy cuticles reduced leaves pubescence (i.e. hair) pneumatophores drip tips

Time: 1 Minute A-E: Multiple choice (4-39)

5. Which layer(s) of the forest (1, 2, 3 or 4), is (are) known as the herb layer? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 Time: 1 Minute E. 2 & 3 A-E: Multiple choice
(4-40)