How does the breakup of Pangaea influence the Mesozoic distribution and development of plants
and animals? What will be an ideal response?
Intercontinental migrations became increasingly difficult with the breakup of Pangaea. South
American and Australia became isolated island continents, and their faunas became quite
different from those elsewhere. This is especially evident in Australia with the species of
marsupial mammals, including kangaroos and wombats. Separation of populations by the
breakup of Pangaea led to increasing speciation.
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One social science principle of sustainability is that we should leave the planet's life-support systems in at least as good a condition as that which we now enjoy, if not better, for future generations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Use a diagram to explain the topological relationships of connectivity and contiguity.
What will be an ideal response?
Assume that a modern rabbit dies and becomes fossilized. Which of the following groups of animals would represent an accurate fossil assemblage to find with that rabbit?
A) Coral, brachiopods, and fish B) Squirrels, birds, and mice C) Trilobites, brachiopods, and clams D) Fish, birds, and coral
In contrast to salt-depleted heat exhaustion, water-depleted heat exhaustion:
A) is much less likely to occur in a patient who takes diuretic medications for hypertension. B) occurs primarily in geriatric patients and is due to factors such as decreased thirst sensitivity and immobility. C) usually takes several hours or days to develop and occurs when regular water is used to replenish sodium and water. D) is the result of prolonged exertion in a hot environment coupled with the excessive intake of hypotonic fluids.