Which Property (Or Properties)of Water Enables It to Function as a Moderator

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which property (or properties) of water enables it to function as a moderator of temperature for living organisms?

• A)high specific heat
• B)high heat of vaporization
• C)high heat of fusion
• D)high specific heat and high heat of vaporization
• E)high specific heat, high heat of vaporization, and high heat of fusion

Explain the concept of eutrophication, its causes, and its ecological consequences.

Understand the concept of biomass in ecosystems and the factors that contribute to its distribution across different trophic levels.

Grasp the differences in trophic efficiency and primary consumption between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Learn the impact of physical and chemical environmental factors on ecosystem structure and function, including differences between desert and rainforest ecosystems.

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