Use the Figure Above to Answer the Following Question

question 24

Multiple Choice

Use the figure above to answer the following question
-If global climate change results in an area of temperate grassland receiving less rainfall and higher temperatures, it will _______________

• A) have no effect on the biome
• B) begin to support more desert species
• C) begin to support more invasive exotic species
• D) gradually be replaced by savanna
• E) rapidly be replaced by temperate deciduous forest

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Definitions:

Surface Tension

The elastic tendency of liquid surfaces to acquire the least surface area possible, responsible for phenomena like droplets forming and the ability of some objects to float on water.

Polar

Relating to the poles of a planet, or exhibiting opposite characteristics at different ends of an axis.

Polar

Relating to the North and South Poles of Earth or the regions surrounding them, characterized by extremely cold temperatures.

Magnetic Properties

Characteristics of materials that determine their response to an applied magnetic field, including magnetization and magnetic susceptibility.