The rings on the map above show the locations of recent earthquakes off the coast of Asia and Australia. What can be inferred from the locations of these earthquakes?

A.

Earthquakes in the Pacific Ocean all have similar magnitudes.

B.

Earthquakes can only occur in the Pacific Ocean.

C.

The earthquakes show the border of a tectonic plate.

D.

The earthquakes only occur because volcanoes are present.

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.

The terrestrial planets are characterized by having a a.) silicate core b.) iron-rich silicate core c.) iron-rich metallic core d.) none of these

What does natural resource management aim at ?