Distinguish between regional and functional extinction.

What will be an ideal response?


In regional extinction, a species disappears from an area where it is normally found.

In functional extinction, the population of a species becomes so low that it affects interactions and connections among the entire ecosystem.

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One of the fastest ways to destabilize an atmosphere is to:

A) allow it to sink. B) advect it over a cold surface. C) warm it from the top down. D) lift it.

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The annual freezing and thawing of ice is a major factor on the regulation of temperatures on Earth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In which ways does pressure influence different rock compositions' melting points?

A) the more pressure, the higher the melting point B) the more pressure, the lower the melting point C) pressure changes the composition of the rock, raising the melting point D) pressure changes the composition of the rock, lowering the melting point

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