Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Over a period of geologic time, a mountain range arises, separating the plant and animal populations on the two sides. However, climates on the two sides of the mountain range do not change significantly. It is likely this geological change will result in
A.new biomes but not new biogeographic regions.
B.new biogeographic regions but not new biomes.
C.both new biomes and new biogeographic regions.
D.neither new biomes nor new biogeographic regions.
E.lower species diversity on both sides of the mountain range.
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