Buffalo grass is a species of plant found on the grazing prairie of Wyoming. It is a tough grass that has silicates (compounds containing oxygen and silicon) that reinforce its leaves. This variation has allowed this type of grass to survive for many years in a harsh environment. a. This is an example of which mechanism?
b. Explain why.

In which way are mercury and venus similar? they both rotate from east to west. they are both small and rocky. they both have thick atmospheres. they both are similar to earth in structure.

Which of the following was not a major animal on land during the carboniferous period? amphibians insects both a and b none of the above

Which statements best describe monsoons? check all that apply. they force cool, moist air from oceans to rise. they are winds that blow in the opposite direction of a normal wind. they bring rain in the summer and drought in the winter they increase rainfall in south asia, africa, and australia. they influence precipitation as wind moves near a mountain.