Which Statement Is True Concerning Estuaries

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true concerning estuaries?

• A) Organisms cannot survive in estuaries.
• B) Estuaries are very vulnerable to pollution.
• C) The salinity in estuaries is stable, with very little fluctuation.
• D) An estuary is a type of delta.

Understanding the role of schemas in cognitive development.

Recognizing the importance of the zone of proximal development in learning and development.

Understanding the significance of conservation tasks in assessing the stages of cognitive development.

Identifying characteristics of different stages of cognitive development, including preoperational and concrete operational stages.

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Definitions:

Phylum Echinodermata

A group of marine animals characterized by radially symmetrical body plans, a water vascular system, and a calcified skin, including stars, sea urchins, and cucumbers.

Phylum Chordata

The Phylum Chordata encompasses animals with a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail at some point in their development.

Carnivorous Predators

Organisms that derive their nutrition by consuming other animals. They have adaptations that allow them to capture and digest their prey.

Scavengers

Organisms that feed on dead or decaying organic matter, playing an important role in the ecosystem by helping to dispose of waste and recycle nutrients.