What Kinds of Disturbances Might Change Climax Communities on the Steep

question 4

Multiple Choice

What kinds of disturbances might change climax communities on the steep slopes of the Rocky Mountains?

• A) tornadoes
• B) avalanches
• C) snowstorms
• D) human hunting of bears

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Definitions:

Thyroid Cartilage

Largest laryngeal cartilage. It forms the laryngeal prominence, or Adam’s apple.

Laryngeal Cartilages

The cartilaginous structures in the larynx (voice box) that provide support and protection, including the thyroid, cricoid, and arytenoid cartilages.

Pharynx

A region of the throat situated behind the mouth and nasal cavity, crucial for the passage of air to the lungs and food to the esophagus.

Protective Function

Refers to mechanisms or actions within a system, organism, or structure that serve to guard or defend against damage, disease, or any form of harm.