In terms of animals, what do the Burmese python and the walking catfish have in common?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: They are exotic species which are proliferating in Florida. The warm, tropical conditions mimic their native habitats so their reproduction is unfettered. Moreover, they do not have any natural predators to limit their numbers.

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Which nation in the region did the United States maintain as a colony during the first half of the 20th century?

A) Indonesia B) Philippines C) Brunei D) Vietnam E) Malaysia

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Most of Earth's fresh water is in

A) ice caps, glaciers, and groundwater. B) groundwater and rivers. C) lakes and swamps. D) rivers and streams. E) oceans.

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What are some of the reasons for the development of parks and protected areas in and around U.S. cities?

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How are a continental volcanic arc and a volcanic island arc different from each other?

a. A continental volcanic arc is a result of an oceanic plate subducting under a continental plate, whereas a volcanic island arc is a result of an oceanic plate subducting under another oceanic plate. b. A continental volcanic arc is a result of two continental plates colliding into each other, whereas a volcanic island arc is a result of an oceanic plate subducting under another oceanic plate. c. A continental volcanic arc is a result of a continental plate subducting under an oceanic plate, whereas a volcanic island arc is a result of an oceanic plate subducting under another oceanic plate. d. A continental volcanic arc is a result of an oceanic plate subducting under a continental plate, whereas a volcanic island arc is a result of two oceanic plates colliding into each other. e. A continental volcanic arc is a result of a continental plate subducting under another continental plate, whereas a volcanic island arc is a result of an oceanic plate subducting under another oceanic plate.

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