There Is a Constant Struggle to Survive in Natural Habitats

question 26

Multiple Choice

There is a constant struggle to survive in natural habitats because of a lack of

• A) food.
• B) sunlight.
• C) water.
• D) oxygen.
• E) minerals.

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