(03.01 hc)the organization of organisms has increased in complexity throughout time. in light of this trend, which of the following is true? ( 2 points) as organisms increase in complexity, the entropy in the surrounding universe correspondingly increases. each organism is considered a closed system, and therefore increased organism complexity has no relationship to the laws of thermodynamics. organisms increase in complexity to maintain homeostasis with the decrease in entropy of the surrounding universe. the increase in organism complexity is a function of evolution, not thermodynamics.

Sea levels are rising due to climate change while increasing numbers of people are moving into coastal areas. to accommodate more people, there has been increased construction of beachfront resorts and condominiums. how is this impacting sea turtle numbers and biodiversity and why? a. the increased human population in coastal areas has meant that more food is available to the turtles (e.g., dropped food, waste from restaurants), which has led to an increase in the numbers and diversity of sea turtles. b. there has been very little change in the numbers and biodiversity of sea turtles because the planet is so vast that they can simply relocate to less crowded beaches. c. this has resulted in a decrease in numbers and diversity of sea turtles because it is restricting available nesting sites, and hence reproduction. d. this has resulted in an increase in numbers and diversity of sea turtles because people are around to protect them from natural predators.

Compare and contrast region e in the illustration above with region d. describe the physical characteristics of each region.

Match the description of each organism to the appropriate category