Suppose Changing Climatic Conditions Cause Ocean Currents to Shift

question 31

Essay

Suppose changing climatic conditions cause ocean currents to shift. This causes a large and sudden increase in deposition of sand in shallow waters that previously had a rocky bottom and supported a large kelp bed. What effect would this change have on kelp populations, and why?

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Definitions:

Expenses Incurred

Costs that a company has become legally obligated to pay, often in the course of its normal business operations.

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash and securities, owned by an individual or organization, especially those used to start or operate a business.

Market Value

The current quoted price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a public marketplace.

Economic Condition

Refers to the current state of the economy in a particular area or globally, often evaluated based on factors like GDP, employment rates, and inflation.