Consider the consequences of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and the landslide in La Conchita, California. Which of the following statements best explains why loss of life and property is so significant with regard to modern natural disasters? A)
Natural disasters are caused by nature, and humans cannot influence their effects.
B)
There is no way to predict where and when natural disasters will occur.
C)
Risks of living and building in hazard zones are understood but ignored.
D)
There is rarely enough warning prior to a natural disaster to prevent loss of life.
E)
Human societies are unable to differentiate between direct and indirect effects of disasters.

Turtle hatchling survivorship rate is low in many turtle species due to predation. amanda researched the predatory rate on a species of turtle eggs in the red river. the eggs were harvested from trapped turtles and the egg's cloaca film (reproductive discharge) was either washed off or left on once gathered. research suggests that predators use the female's cloaca scent to locate the eggs. the eggs were only handled when wearing gloves and then reburied along islands where the turtles were trapped. the nests were monitored by cameras and manually on foot and data on nest predation were recorded. a. based on the experimental design, what is the dependent variable? b. based on the experimental design, what is the independent variable? c. based on the experimental design, what is the control?

Most of the carbon on earth is stored in the form of

Which of the following is a true statement? a. individuals evolve to have adaptations. b. individuals have adaptations that can change over time. c. individuals have traits that may or may not make them successful at reproduction. d. populations cant evolve, only individual organisms.