Which of the Following Statements About Deserts and the Organisms

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about deserts and the organisms that live there is true?

• A)Air temperatures in cold deserts, such as those west of the Rocky Mountains, may never fall below 30°C.
• B)Growth and reproduction occur year-round in deserts.
• C)Desert plants typically produce very few seeds.
• D)Many desert animals are nocturnal.

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Definitions:

Complementary Products

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Midwestern

Pertaining to the Midwestern region of the United States, often characterized by its geographical location, culture, or particular attributes of the area.

Substitution Effect

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Cross-Price Elasticity

A measure of how the demand for one product changes in response to a price change of another product.