The continuous, low-level extinction rate of species is referred to as:

a. minimal extinction.
b. mass extinction.
c. background extinction.
d. temporal extinction.
e. selective extinction


C

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a. 50.0 map units b. 30.0 map units c. 47.0 map units d. 27.0 map units e. 6.0 map units

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Which layer of sedimentary rock shows the

presence of fish?

a. Unkar Group b. Manakacha Formation c. Kaibab Limestone receptors d. Redwall Limestone e. Chuar Group

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Physical deterrents on plants discourage the interspecific interaction called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Figure 46.2 ? The following question refers to the accompanying figure illustrating a tallgrass prairie food chain. ? The letter D indicates the ____.

A. first trophic level B. second trophic level C. third trophic level D. fourth trophic level E. fifth trophic level

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