What Provides the Raw Material for Large and Complex Food

question 10

Multiple Choice

What provides the raw material for large and complex food webs within an estuary?

• A) The ocean bringing in nutrients
• B) Salt-tolerant plants producing carbohydrates
• C) Salt-tolerant plants being decomposed
• D) The river depositing nutrient-rich sediments

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Definitions:

Brazelton Neonatal

An assessment scale, also known as the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS), used to measure a newborn's neurological development, reflexes, and reactions to the environment.

Hand-Mouth Coordination

The ability to move the hands and fingers precisely in response to visual stimuli, crucial for tasks such as feeding oneself.

Apgar Scale

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflex response, and color.

Preterm

Refers to babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, often facing potential health challenges due to early birth.