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MGLQZ

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What role does the process of extinction play in the evolution of life?

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The drainage pattern in a basin is affected in large part by ____.
 A)the type of river
 B)the underlying geology
 C)local topography
 D)base level
 E)erosion


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

When one species goes extinct, the disappearance of that species from a habitat opens the possibility for other organisms to expand into that habitat. Without extinction, there would not be the diversity of organisms on Earth and in the fossil record that we see today.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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