Why might an organism such as Lingula show little evidence for change over great amounts of

geologic time? What are these types of organisms called? What will be an ideal response?


Living fossils are organisms that show little evidence for change through time. These organisms
are generalized animals, meaning that they can live under a wide variety of environmental
conditions and therefore are not so sensitive to environmental changes

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The amount of time it takes for half of the remaining radioactive isotopes to decay is the ________ of an isotope system

A) electron capture B) beta emission C) half-life D) alpha emission

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Which of the following reactions represents aerobic cellular respiration?

A) Nitrogen + carbon dioxide + energy ? methane + oxygen B) Water + carbon dioxide ? glucose + oxygen + water + energy C) Glucose + oxygen ? water + carbon dioxide + energy D) Water + carbon dioxide + energy ? glucose + oxygen + water

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How did the study of bathymetry progress with new technologies? Include important developments

and events in history that impacted bathymetry. What will be an ideal response?

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Coasts refer to an entire area that is affected by biological processes in addition to tectonic activity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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