MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography posits that the number of species on an island is a dynamic equilibrium between the rates of immigration and extinction, which are influenced by island isolation and size, respectively

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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You are visiting a nature preserve in Costa Rica with a classmate. Your companion comments on the bright colors and beauty of many species of frogs and insects that you encounter on your excursion

Explain to this person the function that the bright colors serve in the context of ecosystem functioning. What will be an ideal response

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Biogeochemical provinces divide the ocean into regions based on depth and substrate.

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

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A Doppler flow meter is scientific instrument used to measure current flow rates.

a. true b. false

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Botswana, straddling Tropic of Capricorn, experiences most rainfall during ________ due to influence of ITCZ

A) winter B) fall C) summer D) spring

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