Which Activity Would Be an Example of an Ecological Study

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which activity would be an example of an ecological study?

• A) measuring monthly ocean temperature changes
• B) developing a medication to treat kidney failure in cats
• C) comparing the effects of varying water temperature on fish egg development
• D) calculating the age of a giant redwood tree by counting its annual rings

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