Where would a coral reef most likely be found?
A. In the deep sea
B. In an estuary
C. In the warm tropical waters where the sun can penetrate
D. In the oceanic benthic realm below the continental shelf
Answer: C
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A) salt concentration B) temperature C) inorganic nutrient concentrations D) temperature and inorganic nutrient concentrations
The primary pacemaker of the heart is the
(a) bicuspid valve. (b) tricuspid valve. (c) aorta. (d) sinoatrial node.
A ball at the top of a hill is an example of______ and a ball rolling down the hill is an example of ______.
A. potential energy; kinetic energy B. kinetic energy; potential energy C. exergonic reaction; endergonic reaction D. noncompetitive inhibition; competitive inhibition E. competitive inhibition; noncompetitive inhibition
Some species require a large and diverse range. Although it may not significantly decrease the overall size of the range, how might fragmenting the range with a freeway or neighborhood lead to the extinction of the entire population, even if
sufficient food is available in either region to sustain two smaller populations? Suggest a compromise that would allow the population to survive and allow for the road project or neighborhood.