D Question 26
(02.02 MC)
An oceanographer discovered new seafloor being formed in the ocean at a divergent fault.
The scientist classifies this as a trench. Is the scientist correct or incorrect and why or why
not? (3 points)

A) He is incorrect. Trenches are narrow openings occurring at subduction zones.
B) He is incorrect. Trenches are flat areas at the foot of continental shelves.
C) He is correct. Trenches are ancient volcanoes whose tops have eroded away.
D) He is correct. Trenches are areas between continental shelves and deeper ocean floors.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

regents of the university of california v. bakke, 438 u.s. 265 (1978), was a landmark decision by the supreme court of the united states. it upheld affirmative action, allowing race to be one of several factors in college admission policy.

the growth of the plants is affected by the heat of the light. what is the student doing?