Amining area is being restored through passive ecological succession. what will happen to the area as ecological succession proceeds? a) chemical-element storage will increase b) the quality of the soil will decrease c) chemical elements will be assimilated at a decreased rate d) the rate of erosion will increase

Which of the following is a good definition for the word adaptation? question 1 options: a trait that an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. a change in an organism's environment. the way in which animals obtain food. a temperature change that can cause the extinction of plants and animals.

You want to cultivate some exotic plants at your farm. however, the climate is chillier than the temperature range favorable to the crop. which is the best method to use for the cultivation of this exotic crop? a. use a crop rotation method b. use a lot of fertilizer c. prepare the seed bed properly d. use a greenhouse e. use irrigation

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between genetic variation and natural selection? a. genetic variation must be present in a population before natural selection can act on it. b. genetic variation arises in a population as a result of natural selection. c. natural selection can act on a population whether there is genetic variation within the population or not. d. after natural selection acts on a population, the amount of genetic variation in the population always increases.