Which of the following contributes to maintaining the temperature on earth? a. unequal heating of earth’s surface. b. loss of heat to space. c. radiation of sunlight back into the atmosphere. d. greenhouse effect.

Select the correct answer. which term do biologists use to describe the average number of individuals of a species per unit area? a. carrying capacity b. population density c. minimal viable population d. survivability curve

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)

The table below shows the elements that mainly comprise each of the four layers of earth: elements in layers layer main elements crust oxygen, silicon mantle iron, magnesium outer core iron, nickel inner core iron which of these elements make up the layer that is 0.2 to 1.1 percent of earth's total diameter?