Which of the following best describes von Liebig's "law of the minimum"?
A) A plant will grow best when levels of herbivory are as low as possible.
B) A plant will grow at a rate limited by the nutrient in lowest supply relative to the needs of the plant.
C) A plant's reproduction is limited by the minimum height of the plant.
D) A plant cannot grow at temperatures below its lower tolerance limit.
B
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Distribution of precipitation during the year:
Suppose you are asked to produce a raster that shows the average precipitation in each major watershed in your state. Describe the procedure you will follow to complete the task.
What will be an ideal response?
While enjoying a spring day off, a storm is expected. As the storm arrives and the rain begins to fall, you notice that the temperatures drop dramatically. Most likely, you have just experienced the arrival of a
A) cold front. B) summer monsoon. C) Hadley cell. D) stratospheric event.
Students in introductory science courses commonly are taught that the scientific method consists of formulating a hypothesis, testing that hypothesis, and developing a theory based on the results of the test(s)
In practice, the scientific method is much more complex. Explain how. What will be an ideal response?