Which of the following scenarios represents change to an ecosystem brought about by biotic factors?
a.
a wildfire caused by lightning striking a tree
b.
a flood caused by a severe storm
c.
a landslide caused by cattle overgrazing
d.
a volcano

Restriction enzymes are used in making recombinant dna. describe the role restriction enzymes perform when constructing recombinant dna.

The carbon cycle is best defined as a process in which a. carbon changes from inorganic forms to organic forms and back b. carbon is changed into other elements such as oxygen or nitrogen c. carbon is continually created from the sun’s energy by plants d. carbon is consumed and regenerated from other elements such as oxygen and nitrogen

An ecologist studied the same species of deer during the summer and the winter. she noticed that during the summer, when there was plenty of food, the deer were energetic and playful. however, during winter when food was scarce, the deer moved more slowly and did not run unless they needed to escape a predator. which scientific fact is best supported by her observations?