Why is an organism's variation important? A Variation ensures that some members of the species survive changes in the environment.

B Variation is what natural selection acts upon and leads to new traits over time.

C Different variations are helpful in different environments, allowing certain genes to be passed on to favor certain traits.

D All of the above are correct.

Ocean waves move up and down in circles, but transmit horizontally toward the shore.

The zone, which exists from a depth of 0 to 600 feet, is home to the majority of ocean life.

Benito is doing research on the effects of florida's elevation on its climate. his notes include the following: 1. the average elevation of florida is 30 m above sea level. 2. the highest point in florida is britton hill, which is 105 m above sea level. 3. the change in temperature from 0 m to 1,000 m is 7 °c. what can benito conclude about the effects of florida's elevation on its climate? a.) florida typically experiences cold temperatures and temperature changes within a narrow range. b.) florida typically experiences cold temperatures and temperature changes within a broad range. c.) florida typically experiences warm temperatures and temperature changes within a narrow range. d.) florida typically experiences warm temperatures and temperature changes within a broad range.