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penza

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on: Oct 27, 2013
Coral reefs can be found on the southern east coast of the United States but not at similar latitudes on the southern west coast. Differences in which of the following most likely account for this?
A) sunlight intensity
B) precipitation
C) day length
D) ocean currents
E) salinity


Celeste

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Reply #1 on: Aug 9, 2019
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