Water's Salinity Can Be Increased by

question 74

Multiple Choice

Water's salinity can be increased by

• A)entering freshwater streams.
• B)decreased rates of evaporation.
• C)ice freezing.
• D)ice melting.

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Definitions:

Intertidal Zone

A coastal area that is above water at low tide and under water at high tide, where various marine life forms live.

Environmental Cues

Signals from the environment that can trigger behavioral or physiological responses in organisms, influencing processes like migration, reproduction, and foraging.

Foraging Behavior

The strategies and patterns displayed by animals in search of food.

Diurnal

Active during the day and resting at night; this term describes the sleep/activity pattern of many animals and plants.