The US General Mining Law of 1872 Was in Effect Until

question 8

Multiple Choice

The U.S. General Mining Law of 1872 was in effect until

• A) 1873
• B) 1900
• C) 1950
• D) 1995
• E) This law is still in effect today.

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Ecological Niche

The role and position a species has in its environment, including all its interactions with the biotic and abiotic factors.

Biological Community

A group of interacting species living together in the same habitat and influencing each other's distribution and abundance.

Abiotic Environment

The non-living chemical and physical components of an environment, such as temperature, light, and mineral nutrients, which affect living organisms.

Abiotic

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