Coral reefs
A) require water that is high in sediment concentrations.
B) are made of animals living symbiotically with simple algae.
C) tend to occur poleward of 30° N/S.
D) survive in a broad ecological range because they are tolerant of temperature, salinity, and depth variations.
E) are found primarily in deep oceans.
B
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A. involves rigorous study of the environment B. includes topics that are not explored in other disciplines C. often assigns responsibility to those who cause environmental degradation D. is rapidly evolving over time into a different form of science E. incorporates work fromthe fields of biology, chemistry, geology, social sciences, and the humanities
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) They are under the influence of subtropical high pressure systems. B) In most years, they do not receive any precipitation. C) They are generally found on the western side of continents. D) Annual average temperatures are above 18°C (64.4°F).
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What will be an ideal response?