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Why is environmental temperature an important factor in the distribution of organisms?
Why is environmental temperature an important factor in the distribution of organisms?
- Cells freeze and rupture below 0°C.
- Proteins denature above 45°C.
- Mammals and birds expend energy to regulate their internal temperature.
- All of the above (correct)
How does water availability affect species distribution?
How does water availability affect species distribution?
- Desert organisms conserve water through adaptations. (correct)
- Water availability influences oxygen diffusion in habitats.
- All terrestrial organisms are adapted to high-salinity habitats.
- Oxygen concentrations are high in deep oceans and lakes.
What happens to cells below 0°C?
What happens to cells below 0°C?
- They denature.
- They freeze and rupture. (correct)
- They experience high osmosis.
- They adapt to the low temperature.
How do most proteins respond above 45°C?
How do most proteins respond above 45°C?
Which of the following is true regarding oxygen availability in aquatic environments?
Which of the following is true regarding oxygen availability in aquatic environments?
How does salt concentration impact organisms' water balance?
How does salt concentration impact organisms' water balance?
Which biome has the highest annual mean temperature?
Which biome has the highest annual mean temperature?
What is the annual mean temperature of the Northern coniferous forest biome?
What is the annual mean temperature of the Northern coniferous forest biome?
In which biome would you find an annual mean temperature of 30°C?
In which biome would you find an annual mean temperature of 30°C?
Which biome exhibits an annual mean temperature of -15°C?
Which biome exhibits an annual mean temperature of -15°C?
What is a common feature of terrestrial biomes in terms of temperature gradients?
What is a common feature of terrestrial biomes in terms of temperature gradients?
Which layering feature is mentioned as important in all terrestrial biomes?
Which layering feature is mentioned as important in all terrestrial biomes?
What is the significance of a climograph according to the text?
What is the significance of a climograph according to the text?
How are biomes influenced by temperature and precipitation, as mentioned in the text?
How are biomes influenced by temperature and precipitation, as mentioned in the text?
Where is the Tropic of Capricorn located?
Where is the Tropic of Capricorn located?
What is an essential aspect to understand about biomes, based on the text?
What is an essential aspect to understand about biomes, based on the text?
Why does the text suggest learning about the typical morphological, physiological, and/or behavioral adaptations of animals in biomes?
Why does the text suggest learning about the typical morphological, physiological, and/or behavioral adaptations of animals in biomes?
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