1.What single factor has the greatest effect on how much water a person uses (i.e. how much does one use on a daily or annual basis)? 2.When studying aquatic ecosystems why is it important to understand physical (abiotic) aspects of the environment.

1.What single factor has the greatest effect on how much water a person uses (i.e. how much does one use on a daily or annual basis)? 2.When studying aquatic ecosystems why is it important to understand physical (abiotic) aspects of the environment.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter46: Ecosystems

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Problem 2CT: Where does your drinking water come from? An aquifer or an aboveground reservoir? What area is...

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