Coral and algae have a reciprocal relationship in which the algae perform photosynthesis, providing the coral with nutrition and helping with the calcification process. In return, the coral provide the algae with nutrients

This is an example of a ________ relationship. A) parasitic
B) opportunistic
C) symbiotic
D) predator/prey


C

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A) Air forced into cracks in rocks B) Abrasion by water-carried materials C) Solution of rocks D) Crystallization of salts in rock crevices and pores E) Waves

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A temperature inversion occurs when

A. Stable cold air overlays warm air B. Two warm air layers surround a cold air layer C. Stable warm air overlays cold air D. Two cold air layers overlay a warm air layer E. Air turbulence causes mixing between air layers

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The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty with a goal of reducing major greenhouse gases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following processes increases seawater salinity?

A) Evaporation B) Iceberg melting C) Precipitation D) River runoff E) Sea ice melting

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