If the biomass of flowers that support the butterflies was known to contain 100,000 units of energy, and certain bird species were eating the butterflies that foraged on the flowers, what amount of energy, on average, could be expected to be

transferred to the birds?
a. 50,000
b. 10,000
c. 1,000
d. 100
e. 10


C

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The abyssal plains are formed of ________.

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Sensible heat transfer (H) refers to energy transfer between the air and the surface by

A) evaporation of water. B) turbulent eddies, convection, and conduction. C) ground heating. D) reflection of insolation.

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Economic reforms were implemented by King Abdullah II to improve the long-term outlook of __________ and raise the standard of living for his citizens.

a. Syria b. Israel c. Palestine d. Lebanon e. Jordan

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