The Amount of Raw Material in the Universe-The Amount of Sand

question 9

Multiple Choice

The amount of raw material in the universe-the amount of sand, oil, and the number of atoms of carbon, oxygen, etc.-is ________. The number of ways of arranging and using these raw materials is ________.

• A) finite; also finite
• B) infinite; virtually infinite
• C) finite; virtually infinite
• D) virtually infinite; zero
• E) zero; infinite

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Definitions:

Gape Width

The maximum opening distance of the mouth of an animal, often relevant in the context of feeding habits and prey capture.

Native Australian Snakes

Reptiles indigenous to Australia, many of which are known for their venomous nature, such as the Taipan and Eastern Brown Snake.

Toxic Cane Toads

An invasive species known for its poison glands that release a toxin harmful to many native predators and competitors, originally from Central and South America but now found in various parts of the world.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a key mechanism of evolution.