Figure 11.8
What is purse-seine fishing? What types of fish does it target? Which letter depicts it on the accompanying figure?
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Purse-seining is used to catch surface-dwelling species such as tuna, mackerel, anchovies, and herring, which tend to feed in schools near the surface or in shallow areas. It's depicted by letter C on the figure.
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On high-energy shores, ____ does most of the erosional work
A) wave action B) the tidal range C) alternate freezing and thawing of coastal cliffs D) prevailing wind
The interacting populations of living plants and animals in a particular location are described as a(n)
A) metapopulation. B) ecosystem. C) community. D) niche.
The temperature at which condensation takes place is the ____________________ temperature
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why is the Pacific Northwest region often referred to as Ecotopia by literary scholars and the popular press?
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