An atoll typically has all of the following characteristics, EXCEPT
A) soil formed from coral.
B) a high central peak.
C) a barrier reef
D) a lagoon in its center.
E) a fringing coral reef.
B) a high central peak.
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An ecosystem that is stable is likely to have a
A) high percentage of "eury" species for the environmental conditions present. B) high percentage of "steno" species for the environmental conditions present. C) narrow optimal range for the environmental conditions present. D) high percentage of r-selected species.
Over a span of years, worldwide precipitation will equal total ________
What will be an ideal response?
Bra, Greve, Orvieto and Positano in Chianti, Italy are
A) the founding municipalities of the slow cities movement. B) derelict sites as they have fallen into significant disrepair over time. C) Europe's most affluent shopping malls and sites of consumption. D) derelict inner-city neighborhoods of Los Angeles of which people have a vague cognitive image. E) famous sites along Route 67.
Which of the following is not a cause for hunger?
A) calorie deficiency B) protein deficiency C) nutrient surplus D) vitamin deficiency