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Yi-Chen

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Which of the following ecosystems might be considered as a bank of biodiversity?
 
  A) Boreal forests
  B) Tropical forests
  C) Large lakes, such as the Great Lakes in North America
  D) Antarctica

Question 2

The Maldive Islands are in immediate danger from global climate change because
 
  A) the coral reefs, which are their major tourist attraction, are dying.
  B) the islands have a mean elevation of three feet above sea level.
  C) the islands are constantly damaged by hurricanes generated by warmer sea water.
  D) increased rainfall has flooded much of the agricultural land.


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tanna.moeller

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
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