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Order the environmental conditions from oldest to most recent. Place the oldest layer at the top of the list.

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Which explanation best connects species migration to increased retained energy in Earth's climate system?

A
Warming temperatures shift habitat ranges beyond some species’ tolerance, causing migration.
B
Earth's orbit changes each season, leading to longer migrations.
C
Ocean acidification causes land species to move toward coastlines where temperatures are cooler.
3

Classify each statement based on whether it causes ocean warming or is an effect of ocean warming.

Answer:

fossil fuel combustion,methane emissions|coral bleaching,rising sea levels

4

What is the most immediate impact of saltwater intrusion in freshwater wetlands?

A
plant death and habitat loss
B
more rainfall
C
soil enrichment
5

Order the environmental conditions from oldest to most recent. Place the oldest layer at the top of the list.

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Why do polar climates support only limited vegetation?

A
temperatures are too low for plant growth
B
soils are too fertile
C
they get too much sunlight
7

Order the actions from highest to lowest CO sub 2 emissions. Place the action with the highest emissions at the top of the list.

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Classify each statement based on whether it causes ocean warming or is an effect of ocean warming.

Answer:

fossil fuel combustion,methane emissions|coral bleaching,rising sea levels

10

Arrange the steps of the feedback loop in the correct order. Begin with greenhouse gas levels rising at the top of the list.

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Why do polar climates support only limited vegetation?

A
temperatures are too low for plant growth
B
they get too much sunlight
C
there is too much rainfall
D
soils are too fertile
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Arrange the events in the correct order during the development of an ice age. Place the first event at the top of the list.

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