Author Question: If intelligent extraterrestrials visited Earth 475 million years ago, and then a (Read 860 times)

Sandstorm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 268
If intelligent extraterrestrials visited Earth 475 million years ago, and then again 300 million years ago (at the close of the Carboniferous period), what trends would they have noticed in Earth's terrestrial vegetation over this period?
1.   a trend from dominant gametophytes to dominant sporophytes
2.    a trend from sporangia borne on modified leaves (sporophylls) to sporangia borne on stalks (seta)
3.    a trend from no true leaves, to microphylls, to megaphylls
4.    a trend from soil-surface-hugging plants to "overtopping" plants
5.    a trend toward increased lignification of conducting systems
A) 1 and 3
B) 3, 4, and 5
C) 1, 2, 4, and 5
D) 1, 3, 4, and 5
E) 2, 3, 4, and 5



Hungry!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,071
Try D, I remember this on my test last week. I'm sure I got it right ;)



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Sandstorm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 268
Big respects :D Best homework site every.



 

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library