The Sea Otter Is an Omnivore That Makes Up a Small

question 55

Multiple Choice

The sea otter is an omnivore that makes up a small portion of the community by weight,yet strongly influences the health,dynamics,and diversity of the entire community of other oceanic species around it.This is an example of a _____ species.

• A) None of the answer choices are correct.
• B) keystone
• C) flagstone
• D) capstone
• E) cornerstone

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Definitions:

Basaltic Shield-forming

The process of creating large, gently sloping volcanic mountains through the accumulation of fluid basaltic lava flows.

Welded Tuffs

Volcanic deposits formed from hot ash flows that solidify, with the particles welding together due to the heat.

Andesite

A volcanic rock of intermediate composition, typically found in volcanic arcs associated with subduction zones, characterized by a medium gray or brown color.

Silica Content

The proportion of silicon dioxide (SiO2) in a rock, mineral, or geological sample, influencing its physical properties and behavior.