Syllables Are Shown for the Following Term

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Short Answer

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Virulence (vir- -luns)

Recognize the significance of species-area relationships and the effects of habitat fragmentation on biodiversity.

Identify the contributions of Alfred Russel Wallace to biogeography and understand the historical context of species distribution.

Distinguish different biomes, such as tundra, boreal forest, and temperate zones, based on their physical and biological characteristics.

Understand the short-term and long-term environmental changes and their influence on ecosystems and biomes.

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Definitions:

Deepest Seafloor

The deepest parts of the ocean floor, often found in trenches and abyssal plains, with the Mariana Trench being the deepest known point.

Hot Spots

Locations on the Earth's surface that have experienced extensive volcanic activity, typically situated above a stationary plume of hot mantle material.

Hot Spots

Areas of the Earth's mantle that are anomalously hot compared to surrounding areas, causing volcanic activity on the surface.

Linear Island Chains

Linear arrangements of islands, often volcanic, aligned along a single submarine ridge due to tectonic activity.