1. before the introduction of the yellow crazy ant to christmas island, land crabs ate many plant seedlings in the forest, maintaining a relatively clear forest floor. as the crab population has declined, plant seedlings have flourished. the forest floor is now covered with plants. choose the statement that best describes what is occurring on the forest floor.
a. primary succession is occurring because the ant is a new species changing the ecosystem.
b. secondary succession is occurring because the organisms on the forest floor are changing.
c. climax vegetation is occurring because the seedlings finally have the chance to grow.
d. primary succession is occurring because more plant life is healthier for the ecosystem.

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Clues to ecological principles are given in numerous passages of the bible. a bible study of ecology actually opens the doors to better understanding of god's love and concern for the earth. use a concordance to locate bible passages associated with words concerning our stewardship of the earth. you may use a dictionary to find synonyms for these words: dominion replenish subdue judgment stewardship find each of the passages using these words related to principles of ecology. list all passages by quote, book, chapter, and verse under each word. use your own interpretation to rewrite what you think each verse is saying. after your discussion of each of these words, ask one other person to explain his understanding of the word and a related verse without any hints. summarize what he tells you. a concluding paragraph for each of the words should be written noting similarities and differences between your interpretation and that of each person consulted.

What do isotopes of uranium have the same number of? what do they have a different number of? a) same number of protons; different number of electrons b) same number of protons; different number of neutrons c) same number of electrons; different number of protons d) same number of neutrons; different number of protons