Clearly explain how large-scale mass extinctions can actually lead to evolutionary opportunities

What will be an ideal response


In the event of large-scale mass extinctions, an enormous diversity of ecological niches become vacant. These open niches provide ecological, and therefore evolutionary, opportunities for which organisms can evolve adaptations.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Clouds ____ the temperature of Earth's atmosphere due to reflection of solar radiation and ____ it due

to greenhouse re-radiation. a. raise; raise b. raise; lower c. lower; raise d. lower; lower e. Clouds have no impact on the temperature of Earth's atmosphere

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Sikh men have a distinct physical appearance because

A) they shave all their hair and are bald B) they dye their hair blue since it is a sacred color to Sikhs C) they engage in religious ceremonies where they ritualistically scar their faces D) they wear bright yellow and saffron robes E) they do not cut their hair or beards and wrap their hair in turbans

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