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Why are estuaries important for fish and other animals?
Why are estuaries important for fish and other animals?
- To offer protection from predators
- To provide a peaceful environment for resting
- To act as nurseries for reproduction (correct)
- To serve as a source of fresh water
What is a negative impact of development along estuaries?
What is a negative impact of development along estuaries?
- Increased oxygen levels in the water
- Enhanced biodiversity in the area
- Detrimental effects on populations relying on estuaries (correct)
- Decreased pollution levels in the water
What type of animals are commonly found in the chaparral biome?
What type of animals are commonly found in the chaparral biome?
- Lions and elephants
- Rattlesnakes and coyotes (correct)
- Dolphins and whales
- Polar bears and penguins
Where are foothills typically located?
Where are foothills typically located?
What distinguishes extreme desert biomes from polar ice caps?
What distinguishes extreme desert biomes from polar ice caps?
Why does the Western side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range receive more precipitation?
Why does the Western side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range receive more precipitation?
In which type of biome can you find drought-resistant plants like California Sagebrush?
In which type of biome can you find drought-resistant plants like California Sagebrush?
Why is pollution in estuaries harmful to the food chain?
Why is pollution in estuaries harmful to the food chain?
What distinguishes foothills from highlands within the mountain ranges?
What distinguishes foothills from highlands within the mountain ranges?
What is a characteristic of plants in chaparral biomes?
What is a characteristic of plants in chaparral biomes?