Which Biome Is Mismatched with the Statement That Follows It

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which biome is mismatched with the statement that follows it?

• A) Tropical rain forest - plants grow in layers: canopy, understory
• B) Tundra: most fragile biome on this planet
• C) Boreal forest: well suited for agriculture because of short growing season and mineral-poor soil
• D) Tropical grassland: trees and grasses have fire-adapted features such as extensive underground root systems.
• E) Desert: plant cover is sparse and soil is low in organic material but high in mineral content

Identify the locations of key oceanic features like seafloor spreading sites, oceanic trenches, continental shelves, abyssal plains, and ridges.

Understand the processes and evidence for seafloor spreading.

Describe methods used to study the seafloor, including seismic-reflection profiling, drilling, and satellite observations.

Identify the biological communities associated with hydrothermal vents and their energy sources.

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Definitions:

Nonnormative Events

Events that are not typical and do not follow the usual developmental life pattern.

Typical Time

Generally refers to the usual or average time taken for a specific event or activity to occur.

Atypical Time

An irregular or unusual time period or instance, often deviating from what is commonly expected or normal.

Cohort

Refers to a group of people banded together or treated as a group, often used in studies to examine common characteristics or outcomes within the group over time.