The Following Questions Refer to the Description and Table 28

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The following questions refer to the description and Table 28.1 below.
Diatoms are encased in Petri-plate-like cases (valves) made of translucent hydrated silica whose thickness can be varied. The material used to store excess calories can also be varied. At certain times, diatoms store excess calories in the form of the liquid polysaccharide, laminarin, and at other times, as oil. Below are data concerning the density (specific gravity) of various components of diatoms, and of their environment.
Table 28.1: Specific Gravities of Materials Relevant to Diatoms
$$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Material } & \text { Specific Gravity } ( \mathrm { kg } / / \mathrm { m }^{3} ) \\\text { Pure water } & 1000 \\\text { Seawater } & 1026 \\\text { Hydrated silica } & 2250 \\\text { Liquid laminarin } & 1500 \\\text { Diatom oil } & 910\end{array}$$
-Green algae often differ from land plants in that some green algae

• A)are heterotrophs.
• B)are unicellular.
• C)have plastids.
• D)have alternation of generations.
• E)have cell walls containing cellulose.

Describe the geopolitical shifts in Europe, including Brexit and its implications.

Analyze the role of European nations in global political events, such as the invasion of Iraq and the climate change agreement.

Understand the socio-political reasons behind the rise of xenophobia and nationalism in Europe.

Explain the significance of symbolic actions and colors in political movements, such as Ukraine's Orange Revolution.

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