Which of the Following Results Would Be Most Likely If

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results would be most likely if a layer of warm, light water caused by ocean surface warming blocks nutrient upwelling?

• A) reduced populations of fish because they avoid warm water
• B) increased populations of producers because they have access to more CO₂
• C) reduced populations of producers because they have access to fewer nutrients
• D) increased populations of producers because fewer fish are produced, and they eat fewer producers

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Definitions:

Lunar Highlands

High elevations on the Moon that contain a light-colored, heavily cratered material; syn. cratered highlands.

Feldspar Rich

Referring to rocks or minerals containing a high proportion of feldspar, a group of silicate minerals that are among the most abundant in the Earth's crust.

Rayed Crater

A type of crater characterized by radiating lines or bands of debris thrown out by the impact that formed the crater.

Mare

A dark, low-lying, relatively smooth area on the Moon consisting of basalt.