Deserts that occur on the back sides of mountain ranges are due to an effect called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
rain shadow
Deserts that occur on the back sides of mountain ranges are due to an effect called a rain shadow.
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A. primary producers B. algae C. fungi D. decomposers
Which of the following characteristics are representative of the bacterium Listeria? (Check all that apply.)
A. Listeria is a Gram-positive rod. B. Listeria is non-motile. C. Listeria is a facultative anaerobe. D. Listeria has a catalase enzyme.
A person's unique DNA is carried within some of the cells and tissues of their body. These include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. intestines B. blood. C. skin cells. D. saliva. E. All of the above contain a person's DNA.
Which of the following is not in the same clade as the others?
a. Birds b. Dinosaurs c. Lizards d. Crocodiles e. Alligators