When climbing a mountain, we can observe transitions inbiological communities that are analogous to the changes(A) in biomes at different latitudes.(B) in different depths in the ocean.(C) in a community through different seasons.(D) in an ecosystem as it evolves over time.

Which of the following is characteristic of most terrestrialbiomes?(A) a distribution predicted almost entirely by rock and soilpatterns(B) clear boundaries between adjacent biomes(C) vegetation demonstrating vertical layering(D) cold winter months

Sustainable conservation practices aim to balance human needs with the protection of biodiversity. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a sustainable conservation strategy? (a) Establishing protected areas for endangered species. (b) Implementing quotas and regulations on resource extraction. (c) Promoting habitat restoration and ecological corridors. (d) Encouraging the introduction of non-native species for pest control.

43. Fragmenting one large park or preserve into many small parks with human habitation in between them is most likely to lead to which of the following? (A) Reduction in species diversity (B) Stabilization of microclimates (C) Decrease in the proportion of edge habitat (D) Increase in gene flow within species (E) Increase in population size of top carnivores