The medium ground finches (normally distinguished by a range of beak sizes) that survive drought conditions in the Galapagos are able to eat the large and tough seeds from the fever plant. This survival can be described best as ________
A) directional selection
B) genetic drift
C) stabilizing selection
D) disruptive selection
E) the founder effect
A
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A) cornea ? lens ? pupil ? retina B) cornea ? pupil ? lens ? retina C) pupil ? retina ? iris ? cornea D) iris ? cornea ? pupil ? retina
The fact that solar energy is spread over a larger area in northern latitudes helps to explain why
even though these latitudes experience 24 hours of sunlight on June 22, they are not warmer than latitudes further south. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The geographic study of the distribution of languages provides a good example of
A) the interplay between globalization and local diversity. B) the diffusion of folk culture in different areas of the world. C) the role and spread of religion across much of the world. D) the diffusion of free markets across much of the world. E) political conflicts that arise due to ethnic tensions.
Broadly generalizing, the three primary soil-forming regimes are ____
a. eluviation, illuviation, and alleviation b. laterization, podzolization, and nitrification c. calcification, podzolization, and laterization d. podzolization, eluviation, and illuviation