Of the US States near the Mexico Border, Which Had the Highest

question 9

Multiple Choice

Of the U.S. states near the Mexico border, which had the highest number of reported cases of tuberculosis (2010) ?

• A) Texas
• B) Arizona
• C) California
• D) New Mexico

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Definitions:

Mimicry

The resemblance of one species to another species or to natural objects, providing protection from predators or other advantages.

Brood Parasitism

A reproductive strategy where one species lays its eggs in the nest of another species, letting the host species raise its offspring.

Indicator Species

Species that serve as a measure for the health of an ecosystem or the presence of certain environmental conditions, often used in conservation and ecological research.

Exotic Species

Species that are introduced to a new environment where they do not naturally occur, often leading to environmental changes and potentially becoming invasive species.