Most of the minerals within an ecosystem are recycled and returned to the environment by direct activities of organisms known as...
a. autotrophs such as plants and algae
b. heterotrophs such as fish
c. heterotrophs such as snails
d. decomposers such as micro organisms

Melissa lives in a town called greendale. she discovers that when she lights a match and holds it near her kitchen faucet, the little flame grows into a larger fire. melissa is surprised because she thought the water would extinguish the flame rather than ignite it further. her mother tells her that the water might be contaminated with dissolved methane, a primary component in natural gas. melissa investigates the matter and finds that cases of methane contamination started shortly after a company began fracking for natural gas in the area. based on this information, which three statements are plausible consequences of fracking in greendale?

The pharynx is the structure in the body that serves as a pathway of both air and food. how does the body make sure that food does not get into the lungs? the salivary glands secrete enzymes that pull food out of the air pathway. the small intestine pushes the air out of the digestive system. the pancreas breaks down food in the air pathway. the epiglottis closes the air pathway so that food will not enter it.

Which is a genetic engineering advancement directly related to a career in biotechnology? 1) improving solar energy collection 2) transporting textiles at higher rates 3)creating crop foods that resist insect pests 4)repairing historical sites with quality materials