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The expansion of temperate forests northwards led to the replacement of ______ forests.
The expansion of temperate forests northwards led to the replacement of ______ forests.
boreal
Changes in the composition of terrestrial ecosystems result in the geographic distribution of species ______.
Changes in the composition of terrestrial ecosystems result in the geographic distribution of species ______.
changes
The mix and population densities of prey, predators, and competitors can change, leading to disruptions in existing ______ webs.
The mix and population densities of prey, predators, and competitors can change, leading to disruptions in existing ______ webs.
food
The development of new terrestrial communities makes terrestrial ecosystems more ______.
The development of new terrestrial communities makes terrestrial ecosystems more ______.
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Some species may decline if they cannot find new suitable habitats to ______.
Some species may decline if they cannot find new suitable habitats to ______.
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Plant species that cannot move are vulnerable to droughts and may ______.
Plant species that cannot move are vulnerable to droughts and may ______.
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The ______ of southeast asia and central africa decreased precipitation
The ______ of southeast asia and central africa decreased precipitation
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Warmer atmospheric temperatures lead to increased ______
Warmer atmospheric temperatures lead to increased ______
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Lack of moisture can reduce the occurrence of ______
Lack of moisture can reduce the occurrence of ______
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Coral bleaching occurs due to an increase in ocean ______
Coral bleaching occurs due to an increase in ocean ______
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Phytoplankton levels in North Atlantic have dropped by 10% since the 1800s due to the increase in ocean surface temperatures, leading to disruptions in the Maine ______
Phytoplankton levels in North Atlantic have dropped by 10% since the 1800s due to the increase in ocean surface temperatures, leading to disruptions in the Maine ______
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Coral reefs are home to millions of aquatic ______ like fish, seahorses, and sea turtles
Coral reefs are home to millions of aquatic ______ like fish, seahorses, and sea turtles
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Changes in the geographic distribution of aquatic species are primarily driven by the warming oceans, causing aquatic species to migrate to areas where the temperature is more ______
Changes in the geographic distribution of aquatic species are primarily driven by the warming oceans, causing aquatic species to migrate to areas where the temperature is more ______
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When corals die, populations decline and affect other species dependent on them, causing disruptions in the ______
When corals die, populations decline and affect other species dependent on them, causing disruptions in the ______
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Aquatic species move polewards into deeper, cooler waters, resulting in equatorial regions experiencing a decrease in ______
Aquatic species move polewards into deeper, cooler waters, resulting in equatorial regions experiencing a decrease in ______
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Poleward regions, on the other hand, experience an increase in biodiversity as tropical species like parrotfish and rabbitfish migrate ______
Poleward regions, on the other hand, experience an increase in biodiversity as tropical species like parrotfish and rabbitfish migrate ______
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The diversity of species in tropical waters has dropped significantly due to the changes in the composition of aquatic ecosystems and the geographic distribution of species, leading to a mix of prey and predators and competitors that ______
The diversity of species in tropical waters has dropped significantly due to the changes in the composition of aquatic ecosystems and the geographic distribution of species, leading to a mix of prey and predators and competitors that ______
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Some species will flourish and others will not due to the complex nature of aquatic ecosystems; some might find an abundance of suitable sources of food, leading to their population ______
Some species will flourish and others will not due to the complex nature of aquatic ecosystems; some might find an abundance of suitable sources of food, leading to their population ______
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