What was a key point demonstrated by photographs in the textbook from before and after hurricanes?
A) Neighborhoods were flooded, but the houses and shorelines were unchanged.
B) Most houses were buried beneath sand brought in by strong waves.
C) Waves and storm surge caused erosion of beaches and destruction of houses.
D) Most houses were protected by the beach sediment.
C) Waves and storm surge caused erosion of beaches and destruction of houses.
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A highly acidic mix of hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes is added to food in the
A. small intestine. B. large intestine. C. stomach. D. mouth.
Which of the following processes will increase permeability of materials?
A. dissolution B. fracturing C. compaction
In what year was the Marine Mammal Protection Act established?
A. 1920 B. 1972 C. 1913 D. 1965 E. 1945
What makes this collection of organisms a “community”?
1.Each organism interacts with every other organism present.
2.It is comprised of individuals from many different species.
3.There are no primary producers present.
4.The organisms present can all survive periods of low tide.