Using the soil bacterium bacillus thuringiensis, scientists have produced genetically modified (GM) cotton that can produce its own pesticide. In China, plant bugs are more abundant in fields planted with GM cotton than with regular cotton. In Georgia, since the introduction of GM cotton, the population of stinkbugs in cotton fields has increased dramatically. Which of the following is NOT a likely explanation for this increase in non-target pests in field of GM cotton?

the answer is c) abandoned properties that are contaminated with hazardous materials.

complete the square on the right side of the equation;

-5(x + 0)^2 + 15

answer: d. y = -x^2 + 15

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explanation:

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c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.