Which of the following statements explains genetic variation? Genetic variation arises . A. When organisms need to change to survive in a new environment
B. Through mutation and sexual reproduction
C. From environmental changes that affect organisms
D. From traits acquired during the lifetime of an organism

Put the following steps of the convection process in the correct order. 1. gravity pulls cooler matter downward. 2. the matter expands and decreases in density. 3. an up-and-down flow of matter produces a convection current. 4. matter is heated. 5. warmed matter is forced upward. question 2 options: a) 4, 2, 5, 1, 3 b) 2, 4, 3, 1, 5 c) 3, 2, 5, 4, 1 d) 1, 4, 2, 5, 3

Land conservation is a worldwide priority. there are several methods to prevent the loss of land due to a variety of reasons. which method is not a way to conserve land? a) sea walls b) rainwater harvesting c) limits on clear cuts of forests d) cut and burn methods of clearing land

Tay-sachs disease is caused by a mutation in the hexa gene located on chromosome 15. tay-sachs follows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. with the of the diagram, identify which of the offspring will be an unaffected carrier. a diagram showing the genes of parents who are carriers of tay-sachs disease a. a, b, and c b. b and c c. a and d d. a e. d