Environmental pollution by endocrine disruptors often decreases biodiversity by
A) dramatically changing abiotic factors in the environment.
B) favoring invasive species in a region.
C) spreading pathogenic microorganisms in natural environments.
D) causing developmental and reproductive abnormalities.
A
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Which of the following statements is FALSE about volcanoes?
A) volcanoes usually provide an array of warnings before they erupt, thus minimizing the loss of life should humans heed the warnings B) volcanoes tend to generate very poor soils for agriculture C) volcanoes are found in site-specific places on Earth, most notably along plate boundaries D) volcanoes are an excellent source of geothermal energy E) volcanism may provide tourism revenue due to the scenic beauty of the landscape
Which of the following terms refers to a condition where the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean turns cooler than normal?
A. El Niño B. Southern Oscillation C. La Niña D. Ekman Spiral
In the Riftia-symbiont relationship, the benefit to the symbiont during mutualism includes ________.
A. protection from predators/consumers B. a habitat C. chemicals for chemosynthesis D. All of these are correct. E. None of these is correct.
Tornadoes have occurred in every state, including Alaska and Hawaii
a. True b. False