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Introductory Biology

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Set 43 Ecology And The Physical Environment

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The serotinous cones of the longleaf pine,Pinus palustris,depend on _____ to release their seeds.

A)daylight
B)extended freezes
C)sustained rainfall
D)fire
E)animals

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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What will be a consequence if current predictions of global warming are accurate?

A)Rates of natural selection will decrease.
B)New continental land masses will appear.
C)Freshwater will be more widely available.
D)Organisms will need to migrate or adapt quickly in order to survive.
E)Many plants and animals will become smaller.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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What naturally occurring process is responsible for keeping the earth warm enough to sustain life?

A)Oceanic currents
B)Decomposition
C)Greenhouse effect
D)Wildfires
E)Atmospheric circulation

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