Which statement accurately describes a turbidity current?

A) a fast, dense current of water and sediment that runs down slopes
B) the result of mid-ocean trenches spreading at a fast rate
C) a phenomenon associated with violent atmospheric storms at sea
D) an event that always occurs at river mouths in shallow water, but does not extend into water more than 50 meters (165 feet) deep


A

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Energy loss in a food chain explains why there are more ants than anteaters.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The diagram below shows that



A) ecosystem structures include both biotic and abiotic components.
B) ecosystem functions include both biotic and abiotic components.
C) ecosystem structures are abundant and usually considered limitless.
D) ecosystem functions are abundant and usually considered limitless.

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The ________ is produced by refraction caused by ice crystals

A) glory B) corona C) halo D) rainbow

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