Some Studies Suggest That, as Global Warming Progresses, Tropical Lowland

question 15

Multiple Choice

Some studies suggest that, as global warming progresses, tropical lowland trees may be limited in their ability to move northward because of ____.

• A) predicted desertification of temperate areas
• B) temperatures in the north still being too low
• C) flooding of coastal areas
• D) extreme weather events like hurricanes and blizzards
• E) development and habitat loss

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Definitions:

Corals

Marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa of phylum Cnidaria, typically living in compact colonies of many identical individual polyps that build up coral reefs, important for marine biodiversity.

Reefs

Marine structures composed mainly of coral and other biogenic material, typically forming in shallow, warm water environments.

Quartz-Rich

Containing a high concentration of quartz, a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms.

Soluble Chemical

A substance capable of being dissolved in a solvent, particularly water, to form a solution.