According to the theory of island biogeography, which of the following is not an island ecosystem?

a.
a mountain with thriving vegetation surrounded by an arid desert.
b.
the open ocean.
c.
grasslands that surround a lake.
d.
a cave within the forests of the appalachian mountains in the eastern united states.

The skeletal system performs a variety of functions that are crucial to maintaining life processes. what function is performed in the bone marrow, but not in the ossified bones of the skeleton? a oxygen transportation c mineral storage b. muscle attachment d red blood cell production

In a cross between individuals of a species of tropical fish, all of the male offspring have long tail fins, and none of the females possess the trait. mating two of the f1 fish fails to produce females with the trait. explain the inheritance pattern of the trait.

In 2015, about ten percent of total u. s. energy consumption was from renewable energy sources. renewable energy plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. when renewable energy sources are used, the demand for fossil fuels is reduced. sanjay and his family want to cut back on their use of non-renewable resources at home. they are thinking of an alternate way to heat their home without adding more greenhouse gases or pollutants to the environment. which renewable resource would not fit into their plan? a) solar power b) burning wood c) constructing a wind turbine eliminate d) generating hydroelectric power