What term means pertaining to or existing at or from the very beginning

Compare and contrast nutrient limitation in soil vs. nutrient limitation in aquatic ecosystems

What would most likely happen if a person increased the amount of saturated fat in his or her diet? the person's risk of cardiovascular disease would increase. the person's risk of cardiovascular disease would decrease. the person's bad cholesterol would decrease. the person’s good cholesterol would increase.

For the strategies below, decide whether they are best described as demand-side solutions or supply-side solutions to meeting human needs for fresh water. remember that a demand-side solution reduces demand for fresh water, whereas a supply-side solution increases the supply of fresh water. (a) damming a river to create a reservoir (b) desalinating seawater (c) a nation invading a neighboring country to access their rivers (d) raising water prices for consumers and businesses (e) providing tax breaks for companies that use less water (f) replacing inefficient irrigation with more-efficient drip irrigation to grow crops (g) requiring low-flow showerheads in all new homes