What role does the process of extinction play in the evolution of life?
When one species goes extinct, the disappearance of that species from a habitat opens the possibility for other organisms to expand into that habitat. Without extinction, there would not be the diversity of organisms on Earth and in the fossil record that we see today.
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A) feet or meters B) miles per hour, or kilometers per hour C) seconds D) feet or meters per hour
What is the relationship between air pollution and condensation?
A. Increasing pollution decreases condensation in the atmosphere. B. Increasing air pollution has no effect on condensation. C. Increasing pollution increases condensation in the atmosphere.
How was population growth slowed in Thailand?
A. family planning B. one-child policy C. mandatory sterilizations D. jail time for those who don't use condoms
According to the textbook, if the demographic transition model were to have a fifth stage, which country would most likely be called a stage 5 country?
A) China B) USA C) Germany D) Russia E) Japan