Which of the following is typically a pioneer organism that colonizes the surface of bare rocks?
A. lichens
B. fungi
C. algae
D. humus
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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A measure of the total incoming or outgoing radiant energy is called _______________
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Lead and nitrogen compounds are believed to contribute to the destruction of ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What type of rock forms through solid-state alternation of a previously existing rock, by heating, pressure, and/or fluid chemistry?
a) igneous b) alternative c) metamorphic d) precipitates
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