Which hypothesis proposes the correct explanation for the variety of traits in a species? A. Cloning creates variety because offspring receive genetic material that is different from that of their parent.

B. Budding creates variety because offspring receive genetic material that is different from that of their parent.

C. Sexual reproduction creates variety because offspring have a different combination of genetic material than either parent.

D. Fragmentation and regeneration create variety because offspring receive genetic material that is different from that of their parent.

Ameadow ecosystem includes many species of grasses and small shrubs, several herbivores, and a few carnivores. a fungus colonizes the meadow and kills most of its vegetation. what is most likely to happen to the populations of herbivores and carnivores in the ecosystem? a. the populations of herbivores and carnivores will increase because there will be less competition for chemical energy. b. the populations of herbivores and carnivores will remain stable because the fungus cannot infect these organisms. c. the populations of herbivores will decrease because of vegetation loss, but the population of carnivores will remain stable. d. the populations of herbivores and carnivores will decline because less chemical energy will be stored in the ecosystem.

Which statement describes john tuzo wilson’s contribution to the theory of plate tectonics?

Which statement best describes how the loudness of the sound affects the high-pressure region created by the sound wave? a. a louder sound has no effect on the pressure created. b. a louder sound means a high-pressure region that is higher. c. a louder sound means a high-pressure region that is not as high.