11. climate is best described as
a. the daily weather as predicted by a meteorologist.
b. the areas only where the temperatures drop below freezing.
c. the long-term average of weather variations in a specific area.
d. the short-term average of weather variations in a specific area

How does deforestation affect the water cycle? a. it increases the amount of runoff b.it increases the amount of percolation c. it increases the amount of transpiration d. it increases the amount of precipitationa it increases the amount of runoff

The embryos of a bird, a reptile, and a mammal are similar in appearance. how does comparing the physical appearance of embryos of different species support the theory of evolution? a. it shows that these organisms share a common ancestor. b. it provides evidence that these organisms eat the same foods.c. it shows that these organisms share the same habitat.d. it provides evidence that these organisms suffered a genetic mutation.

Match each phylum or class to its correct characteristic