Which of the following is true about biomes in general?





A) Because evolution occurs over millions of years, the boundaries between biomes can be considered to be static over our lifetimes.

B) Biome boundaries are abrupt, with very distinct differences in appearance from one side of the line to another.

C) Biogeographers disagree on how many biomes there are and which types of landscapes should be considered part of the same biome.

D) Biomes only exist over land areas.


C) Biogeographers disagree on how many biomes there are and which types of landscapes should be considered part of the same biome.

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Can you think of any disadvantage of growing this way? What will be an ideal response?

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Two minerals are clearly different (based on hardness and cleave) but have the same color. What can be done to identify the minerals based on color?

A) Submerge the minerals. B) Hit them with a hammer. C) Conduct a streak test. D) Weigh them.

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The sites of natural outflows of groundwater to the surface are called _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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