An island arc is a string of volcanoes parallel to the oceanic trench.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Biomes are determined based on
A) evolutionary history and degree of isolation. B) dominant faunal assemblages. C) life zones. D) topographic and climatic variables. E) easily identifiable vegetation characteristics of the dominant plants.