Geography and Earth Sciences

Plankton are categorized by their visibility or the means in which they are collected. Indicate ...

Plankton are categorized by their visibility or the means in which they are collected. Indicate ...

Plankton are categorized by their visibility or the means in which they are collected. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

sunil1285   30   1 Reply

leg17

Plankton are organisms that float. Why is a copepod, which can swim and propel itself through the ...

Plankton are organisms that float. Why is a copepod, which can swim and propel itself through the ...

Plankton are organisms that float. Why is a copepod, which can swim and propel itself through the water, classified as plankton?
 
  a) It lives at the surface of the ocean where plankton live.
  b) It was classified as

sunil1285   29   1 Reply

tkelems2012

Plankton are organisms that swim freely in the ocean (True or false?)

Plankton are organisms that swim freely in the ocean (True or false?)

Plankton are organisms that swim freely in the ocean.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

riveraes   66   2 Replies

riveraes

Plankton are small animals and plants that float passively in the marine environment.

Plankton are small animals and plants that float passively in the marine environment.

Plankton are small animals and plants that float passively in the marine environment.
  a. True
  b. False

bgzhoumi   53   1 Reply

yuenc

Plankton are small animals and plants that float passively in the marine environment. Indicate ...

Plankton are small animals and plants that float passively in the marine environment. Indicate ...

Plankton are small animals and plants that float passively in the marine environment. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

cristinaloayza   82   1 Reply

saundrasmith243

Plankton are: (Multiple Choice)

Plankton are: (Multiple Choice)

Plankton are:
 a. microscopic marine plants.
 b. marine organisms that swim.
 c. marine organisms that drift or swim weakly.
 d. composed ONLY of microscopic marine organisms.

Brapbrap   88   1 Reply

dkeysdanie

Plankton that cause poisonous red tide are nourished by

Plankton that cause poisonous red tide are nourished by

Plankton that cause poisonous red tide are nourished by
A) calcium.
B) iron.
C) potassium.
D) carbon.

Fochaian   96   2 Replies

Fochaian

Plankton that measure between 0.2 to 2 microns are classified, based on size, as which of the ...

Plankton that measure between 0.2 to 2 microns are classified, based on size, as which of the ...

Plankton that measure between 0.2 to 2 microns are classified, based on size, as which of the following?
 
  A) Macroplankton
  B) Phytoplankton
  C) Picoplankton
  D) Virioplankton
  E) Zo

luciaf99   52   1 Reply

icysparkles

Plankton that measure between 2 to 20 centimeters are classified, based on size, as which of the ...

Plankton that measure between 2 to 20 centimeters are classified, based on size, as which of the ...

Plankton that measure between 2 to 20 centimeters are classified, based on size, as which of the following?
 
  A) Macroplankton
  B) Phytoplankton
  C) Picoplankton
  D) Virioplankton
  E)

apich   49   1 Reply

Xuantunich

Planktonic foraminifera provide evidence for glaciation based on ____.

Planktonic foraminifera provide evidence for glaciation based on ____.

Planktonic foraminifera provide evidence for glaciation based on ____.
  a. shell size
  b. shell striations
  c. carbon isotope ratios
  d. coiling direction
  e. number of offspring

nurse12   202   1 Reply

lconard0726

Planktonic larval forms are an adaptation to cope with which of the following adverse conditions of ...

Planktonic larval forms are an adaptation to cope with which of the following adverse conditions of ...

Planktonic larval forms are an adaptation to cope with which of the following adverse conditions of the rocky intertidal zone?
 
  A) Difficulty finding mates
  B) Drying out during low tide
  C) Lack of space

lexilourdes   37   2 Replies

lexilourdes

Planktonic organisms are classified by size. What is the range of plankton size categories?

Planktonic organisms are classified by size. What is the range of plankton size categories?

Planktonic organisms are classified by size. What is the range of plankton size categories?
  a. 0.02 micrometers to 2.0 micrometers
  b. 0.02 micrometers to 2000 micrometers
  c. 0.02 micrometers to 2.0 millimeters

Johnni   51   1 Reply

Gax_52912

Planktonic organisms often have needle-like structures that ________.

Planktonic organisms often have needle-like structures that ________.

Planktonic organisms often have needle-like structures that ________.
 
  A) are used as a defense mechanism
  B) are used as paddles to catch ocean currents
  C) increase density
  D) prevent sinkin

Zoeyismycat   73   1 Reply

skalass

Planktonic organisms often have needle-like structures that:

Planktonic organisms often have needle-like structures that:

Planktonic organisms often have needle-like structures that:
A) are used as a defense mechanism.
B) are used as paddles to catch ocean currents.
C) increase density.
D) prevent sinking.
E) serve as a "skeleton" to s

Yoshi   679   3 Replies

GeoExp

Planktonic organisms that spend part of their life in planktonic form and the rest of their life as ...

Planktonic organisms that spend part of their life in planktonic form and the rest of their life as ...

Planktonic organisms that spend part of their life in planktonic form and the rest of their life as either benthos or nekton are called ________.
 
  A) bacterioplankton
  B) holoplankton
  C) macroplankton

ibukunsulie85   58   1 Reply

Xuantunich

Planktonic organisms that spend part of their life in planktonic form, and the r

Planktonic organisms that spend part of their life in planktonic form, and the r

Planktonic organisms that spend part of their life in planktonic form, and the rest of their life as either benthos or nekton are called:
A) bacterioplankton.
B) holoplankton.
C) macroplankton.
D) meroplankton.
E) zooplankton

Yoshi   293   3 Replies

GeoExp

Planned industrial cities are known as primate cities. (True or false?)

Planned industrial cities are known as primate cities. (True or false?)

Planned industrial cities are known as primate cities.
Is this statement true or false?

A) True
B) False

thetrinity   299   3 Replies

M8a

Plant decomposition releases ________ into the atmosphere.

Plant decomposition releases ________ into the atmosphere.

Plant decomposition releases ________ into the atmosphere.
A) sulfur
B) oxygen
C) neon
D) carbon dioxide
E) nitrogen

Wrogue   978   4 Replies

Sabrina Villamil

Plant growth (net photosynthesis) is a function of

Plant growth (net photosynthesis) is a function of

Plant growth (net photosynthesis) is a function of 
A)  respiration minus photosynthesis. 
B)  photosynthetic rates alone. 
C)  respiration rates alone. 
D)  photosynthesis minus respira

kendreae   146   1 Reply

jo170

Plant nutrient ratios can be used to assess crop nutrient balance. Which of the following ...

Plant nutrient ratios can be used to assess crop nutrient balance. Which of the following ...

[html]Plant nutrient ratios can be used to assess crop nutrient balance. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn when N:S>17?

▸ both N and S could be deficient

▸ both N and S could be excessive

▸ N is deficient and S is normal

▸ either N

gradocans   23   1 Reply

czstone

Plant roots are an important source of carbon for many soil organisms which are beneficial to ...

Plant roots are an important source of carbon for many soil organisms which are beneficial to ...

Plant roots are an important source of carbon for many soil organisms which are beneficial to plants.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Compared to the rest of the soil,

gthdf   32   3 Replies

Behuey

Plant roots extract water from

Plant roots extract water from

Plant roots extract water from 
A) the saturated zone.
B) below the water table.
C) streams.
D) the unsaturated zone.

Fochaian   164   3 Replies

Gursh

Plant stems contain two structures, the xylem and the ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Plant stems contain two structures, the xylem and the ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Plant stems contain two structures, the xylem and the ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A high-quality cloth called ____________________ is made from the fl

roni6298   40   1 Reply

Katelyn

Plantation agriculture and the Green Revolution both promote

Plantation agriculture and the Green Revolution both promote

Plantation agriculture and the Green Revolution both promote
A) monoculture.
B) local foods.
C) intensive subsistence.
D) food security.
E) food self-sufficiency.

Alexanian   315   3 Replies

sundew

Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia

Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia

Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia
A) was not prominent historically, however it has been growing in importance in recent decades.
B) remains as it was 100 years ago.
C) is no longer practiced to any significant extent in Malays

thetrinity   252   3 Replies

M8a

Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia now often focuses on specialty crops like pineapple or rubb

Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia now often focuses on specialty crops like pineapple or rubb

Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia now often focuses on specialty crops like pineapple or rubber.
Is this statement true or false?

A) True
B) False

thetrinity   279   3 Replies

M8a

Plantation agriculture is sometimes referred to as "slash and burn." (True or false?)

Plantation agriculture is sometimes referred to as "slash and burn." (True or false?)

Plantation agriculture is sometimes referred to as "slash and burn."
Is this statement true or false?

A) True
B) False

thetrinity   851   3 Replies

M8a

Plantation agriculture is used primarily to reduce soil erosion and restore soil fertility. ...

Plantation agriculture is used primarily to reduce soil erosion and restore soil fertility. ...

Plantation agriculture is used primarily to reduce soil erosion and restore soil fertility.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

mcke   66   1 Reply

ktlyn_16

Plantation America refers to (Multiple Choice Question)

Plantation America refers to (Multiple Choice Question)

Plantation America refers to
A) a primarily coastal area engaged in monocropping.
B) a cultural region within the Americas that was primarily coastal and engaged in monocropping.
C) villages for freed or runaway slaves.
D) farms r

thetrinity   488   4 Replies

Tanner Wang

Plantations established to exploit labor and resources in the periphery are geared toward

Plantations established to exploit labor and resources in the periphery are geared toward

Plantations established to exploit labor and resources in the periphery are geared toward
A) high value crops like indigo, sugar and cocoa.
B) mixed fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and apples.
C) staple crops like corn and potatoes

Alexanian   202   3 Replies

sundew

Plantations most common in the tropics.

Plantations most common in the tropics.

Plantations most common in the tropics.
A) True
B) False

G_Partin   46   1 Reply

Vedm

Plantations represent the first wave in the global commodification of agriculture.

Plantations represent the first wave in the global commodification of agriculture.

Plantations represent the first wave in the global commodification of agriculture.
A) True
B) False

TSWatcher   37   1 Reply

entergeozax

Plantations—from coffee, cocoa and tea to rubber, palm oil and bananas—typically practice

Plantations—from coffee, cocoa and tea to rubber, palm oil and bananas—typically practice

Plantations—from coffee, cocoa and tea to rubber, palm oil and bananas—typically practice
A) monoculture.
B) polyculture.
C) silviculture.
D) aquaculture.
E) multiculture.

Alexanian   274   1 Reply

sundew

Plants adapted to environments with surplus moisture are called ________.

Plants adapted to environments with surplus moisture are called ________.

Plants adapted to environments with surplus moisture are called ________. 
A) hygrophytic
B) xerophytic
C) edaphic
D) marsupials
E) taxonomic

Wrogue   1038   3 Replies

GeoExp

Plants adapted to extreme drought conditions are termed _______________. (Fill in the blank)

Plants adapted to extreme drought conditions are termed _______________. (Fill in the blank)

Plants adapted to extreme drought conditions are termed _______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Lauryn   60   1 Reply

Bboggie17

Plants adapted to extreme drought conditions are termed ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Plants adapted to extreme drought conditions are termed ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Plants adapted to extreme drought conditions are termed ____________________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

nikkilynn933   69   1 Reply

timmyisbae

Plants adapted to the desiccating effects of the land environment with the evolution of

Plants adapted to the desiccating effects of the land environment with the evolution of

Plants adapted to the desiccating effects of the land environment with the evolution of
  a. a cambium layer. d. cutin.
  b. scales. e. bark.
  c. leaves.

anvaridthe   41   1 Reply

meek2199

Plants adapted to the desiccating effects of the land environment with the evolution of ____.

Plants adapted to the desiccating effects of the land environment with the evolution of ____.

Plants adapted to the desiccating effects of the land environment with the evolution of ____.
  a. a cambium layer
  b. roots
  c. leaves
  d. cutin
  e. bark

SapphireSmoke   59   2 Replies

SapphireSmoke

Plants are eaten by ________. (Multiple Choice)

Plants are eaten by ________. (Multiple Choice)

Plants are eaten by ________.
A) herbivores
B) the most plentiful animals in the food chain
C) carnivores
D) secondary consumers
E) primary producers

Wrogue   858   3 Replies

GeoExp

Plants are important to the development of karst primarily because

Plants are important to the development of karst primarily because

Plants are important to the development of karst primarily because 
A)  openings adjacent to their roots serve as microchannels that allow water to enter the rock. 
B)  the decay of large roots below the surface produc

oiratno   304   2 Replies

oiratno