Hunters are poaching elephants in forests to obtain ivory.

this activity is an example

blank 1:

a. exploitation of resources

b. habitat loss

c. increased biodiversity

a decrease in the number of elephants in forests led to the loss of primary consumers.

this loss may lower the ecosystem.

blank 2:

a. biodiversity

b. carrying capacity

c. space

Why do we perceive objects as retaining their brightness under different lighting levels?

Benito is doing research on the effects of florida's elevation on its climate. his notes include the following: 1. the average elevation of florida is 30 m above sea level. 2. the highest point in florida is britton hill, which is 105 m above sea level. 3. the change in temperature from 0 m to 1,000 m is 7 °c. what can benito conclude about the effects of florida's elevation on its climate? a.) florida typically experiences cold temperatures and temperature changes within a narrow range. b.) florida typically experiences cold temperatures and temperature changes within a broad range. c.) florida typically experiences warm temperatures and temperature changes within a narrow range. d.) florida typically experiences warm temperatures and temperature changes within a broad range.

Photosynthesis uses co2 and cellular respiration produces co2. we call the point when the two processes are in balance--when there is no net production of co2--the compensation point. how might you limit one of the processes in order to achieve a compensation point?