The diagram below shows some relationships between ecosystems near the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts. What happens as elevation increases?

A. Number of cacti increases.
B. Soil fertility decreases
C. Size of plants decreases,
D. Amount of rainfall increases,

Many state and local authorities are making laws regarding recreation on lakes, rivers, and oceans to reduce water pollution. why would lawmakers need to consult with scientists before making these laws? a) to make scientists feel important b) so that the laws reduce pollution by a sufficient amount c) so that parks and lakefront facilities will still make large profits d) so that the public will believe that the laws are important to follow

What happens as electrons move along the chain of molecules known as the electron transport chain? they gain energy, which causes atp molecules to lose phosphate groups. they gain energy, which causes h *ions to join with oxygen to produce water. they lose energy, which is then used by the cell to make atp. they lose energy, which is then used to break down atp.

Everything that surrounds a particular organism