Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes a Characteristic of a Community

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of a community?

• A) Communities do not exist in rural areas.
• B) Communities are formed by the characteristics of people and other factors.
• C) Communities are not limited by geographic boundaries.
• D) Communities have little or no effect of the health of residents.

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Definitions:

Deserts

Arid regions with extremely low rainfall, supporting limited plant and animal life, and characterized by harsh conditions such as high temperatures and low humidity.

Primary Consumers

Organisms that directly consume producers such as plants or algae, usually herbivores.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic, bacteria-like organisms that can live in a wide range of habitats, known for their ability to produce oxygen in a process similar to plants.

Coriolis Effect

The apparent deflection of moving objects when viewed in a rotating frame of reference, such as Earth's rotation affecting wind and ocean currents.