Which of the Following Habitats Would Most Likely Have a High

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following habitats would most likely have a high proportion of species of plants that are in symbiotic association with nitrogen-fixing bacteria?

• A) anoxic soils such as fens and bogs
• B) nutrient-limiting soils such as wet tropical rain forests
• C) loamy soils such as temperate forests
• D) agriculturally productive regions that have gone fallow
• E) alpine coniferous forests

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Definitions:

Eastern Pacific Basin

A region of the Pacific Ocean bounded by the Americas to the east and Asia and Australia to the west, known for its deep ocean trenches and marine biodiversity.

Ocean Current

A continuous, directed movement of seawater generated by forces acting upon it such as wind, the Coriolis effect, breaking waves, and differences in temperature and salinity.

Ocean Currents

Large-scale water movements in the ocean basin, driven by wind, water density differences, and the Earth's rotation, influencing climate and marine ecosystems.

Cold Current

A flow of seawater that is cooler than the surrounding waters, influencing regional climates and marine life.