________ have greater species richness than ________
A) Deserts; tropical rainforests
B) Oceans; terrestrial ecosystems
C) Coral reefs; other areas of the oceans
D) Tropical and subtropical grasslands; tropical rainforests
C
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The destruction of oyster larvae in Oregon aquaculture tanks was caused by
A) pathogenic bacteria. B) minute predators accidentally imported in sea water. C) temperatures too warm for larval survival. D) increase in the acidity of sea water in which the larvae were incubated.
If the temperature of the atmosphere increases with altitude, a(n) ____________________ ____________________ is said to exist
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Scientific research supports the existence of Alfred Wegener's proposed supercontinent, Pangaea, approximately 300 million years ago. Pangaea subsequently broke apart, and the pieces—our modern continents—migrated to the positions they occupy today
Based on your knowledge of the mechanics of tectonic motion, do you think there is a likelihood of another supercontinent forming? If so, where? What will be an ideal response?
The phrase "rain shadow" is associated with which of the following types of precipitation?
a. convectional b. orographic c. cyclonic d. frontal