Discuss the mechanisms for flight that some reptiles developed in the Mesozoic. What will be an ideal response?


Pterosaurs had wings that developed from modified forelimbs. Many of the large pterosaurs
probably glided, rather than flying by flapping their wings, whereas the small pterosaurs may
have flown by flapping their wings.

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Explain risk assessment and risk management. Discuss how risk management combines science and other social factors

What will be an ideal response?

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A keystone species ________

A) is an example of amensalism B) is typically an herbivore C) has a disproportionately large impact on the stability of an ecosystem D) typically reduces overall biodiversity of an ecosystem

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As Earth revolves around the Sun, Earth's axis remains parallel to its former positions. What is this characteristic called?

a. repeated inclination b. parallelism c. true bearing d. angle of incidence e. ecliptic

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If CO2 were not present in the atmosphere, the average temperature at Earth's surface would be about 34°C.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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