Benthic microalgae are best adapted to living ________.

A. within shallow sandy or muddy environments
B. in the rocky intertidal zone
C. in tidepools
D. below the euphotic zone


Answer: A

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Exotic species, population growth, and development have had irreversible impacts on indigenous wildlife in __________, known as the "extinction capital of the world."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The red and orange colors of sunset and sunrise are the results of ________ in the atmosphere

argon dust insects moisture

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Describe the orientation of the slopes with snow on them on the topographic map and the NAIP photo. Is there more snow on north- facing slopes or on south-facing slopes? Which slope receives more direct sunlight? How would this affect the amount of glaciation that would occur on each slope? On which slope would you expect to find more glaciers in the Southern Hemisphere, northfacing or south-facing slopes? Briefly describe the relationship between slope orientation, snow accumulation, glacier formation, and glacial abrasion.

South of Goethe Lake find Mount Goethe on Figure 25.3 (topographic map) and Figure 25.4 (NAIP photo). What will be an ideal response?

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