An area recently became prone to deforestation. now there are few trees left in the vicinity. how would this change affect the cycles of earth? a. more carbon dioxide would be used by the plants. b. more carbon would be available to animals for consumption. c. less transpiration would take place. d. less nitrogen would be needed by animals.

Which of the following are the functions of the skeletal system? blood cell production in soft marrow tissues and mineral reserves largest organ of the body for defense and support vitamin d production and pumping blood through vessels voluntary movement and contractile movement

Which statement describes an endocrine function rather than an exocrine function? a. salivary glands release saliva into the mouth. b. sweat glands release sweat onto the skin c. the pineal gland releases melatonin into the blood. d. esophageal glands release mucus into the esophagus.

Acar company is testing seatbelts using crash test dummies. the company finds that when cars come to a sudden stop, the crash test dummies' bodies continue to move forward. the seat belt keeps the crash test dummies from hitting the back of the seat in front of them. why do the crash test dummies' bodies continue to move forward even though the car stopped? a. the friction opposing their bodies' movement keeps them in motion. b. the inertia of their bodies keeps them in motion. c. the forward acceleration of the car keeps them in motion. d. the gravity pulling on the car keeps them in motion.