Places on Earth that have similar climates often support plants and animals with similar physical and physiological traits. The best explanation of this phenomenon is ________

A) divergent evolution
B) migration of species
C) convergent evolution
D) speciation
E) natural selection


Answer: C

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a. has the second largest economy on the planet b. is the world's largest producer of wind turbines, and is projected to soon be the largest producer of solar cells c. is the second largest economy on the planet and is the world's largest producer and consumer of cars. d. is the world's largest producer and consumer of cars, and is the largest producer of solar cells. e. is the second largest economy on the planet, is the world's largest producer of wind turbines and cars, and is is projected to soon be the world's largest producer of solar cells.

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Which is not a way that warm basal temperatures help glaciers slide?

A) Water recrystallizes in a denser form, resulting in more sliding. B) Water lubricates the surface between the ice and the underlying rock by reducing friction. C) Water reduces cohesion with underlying rock or regolith. D) Water is pressurized by the weight of the ice and lifts the glacier off the regolith below.

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____________________ refers to the condition of atmospheric elements at a given time and for a specific location

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Coal, natural gas, and oil are not considered renewable sources of biomass energy because they

A) were produced by photosynthesis. B) release carbon dioxide when burned. C) contribute to ozone destruction. D) were formed millions of years ago.

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