All of the Following Are Characteristic of Life in a Marine

question 6

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristic of life in a marine environment except?

• A) Many nutrients and gases are dissolved in the water and are readily available.
• B) Buoyancy helps to support the organisms.
• C) Currents may wash organisms away from suitable habitats.
• D) Osmotic balance is very difficult for invertebrates to maintain.
• E) Temperatures are relatively stable.

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Definitions:

Sacred

Connected with God (or the gods) or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.

Public Practices

Behaviors, routines, or activities conducted in public contexts, reflecting societal values, norms, or traditions.

Durkheim

Refers to Émile Durkheim, a foundational French sociologist known for his work on social cohesion and the division of labor.

Rituals

In Durkheim’s usage are public practices designed to connect people to the sacred.