1. How do ecosystems function? (Select all that apply.)
Biotic factors depend on each other for food, shelter, protection, and reproduction.
Abiotic factors affect the type and number of organisms that live in a particular ecosystem.
Biotic factors are dependent on abiotic factors for food and protection.
Abiotic factors depend on biotic factors for food, shelter, protection, and reproduction.

All of the following quotes are examples of foreshadowing from the swimming contest except

Read the sentence. the judge stated that “the court cannot superimpose its opinion over the opinion of the jury.” what does superimpose mean? a) to take away b) to ignore c) to place over d) to combine

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.