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kshipps

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on: Jun 19, 2018
The scientists also argued that these reserves had to be designed with climate change in mind, so that species
  escaping high temperatures or low pH would be able to find refuge.
  A synonym for the word refuge is
 
  a. cooler water.
  b. food.
  c. other animals of the same species.
  d. safe haven.

Question 2

In what context are the Caribbean monk seal and the Steller's sea cow mentioned?
 
  a. as animal species that have done damage to the ocean floor
  b. as examples of sea creatures that are now extinct
  c. as ocean animals that have been saved from extinction
  d. as sea creatures that are thriving


uniquea123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d. safe haven.

Answer to Question 2

b. as examples of sea creatures that are now extinct


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