The Polar Ice Caps Are Not Considered Biomes Because They

question 24

Multiple Choice

The polar ice caps are not considered biomes because they

• A)lack any major plant communities.
• B)do not sustain animals and bacteria.
• C)are located outside of areas that can be considered as biomes.
• D)are too cold for any life.
• E)melt and refreeze on a regular basis.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Ethology

A branch of ethology that studies the mental experiences of animals, particularly their cognitive processes and natural behaviors.

Nonhuman Animals

Living organisms that are not classified as human beings, including all species within the animal kingdom except Homo sapiens.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using knowledge, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Tacit Knowledge

Knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by writing it down or verbalizing it, often acquired through personal experience.