During the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) 55.8 million years ago a significant amount of carbon was released into the ocean and atmosphere in a relatively short amount of time (less than 10,000 years). Based on the evidence from fossilized plant leaves in Bighorn Basin in Wyoming, which of the following happened in that region during the PETM? Select all that apply. Rainfall decreased

Air temperature increased

Air temperatures decreased

Plants with smooth-edged leaves which are better adapted to warmer climates became more abundant

Rainfall increased causing the forest in the region to convert to a sub-tropical rain forest

Refer to this portion of a dichotomous key for fish identification to answer the question. 1. (a) has a single dorsal fin ® 5 (b) has a double dorsal fin ® 2 2. (a) one fin is spiny, the other is smooth ® 3 (b) one fin is not spiny or smooth ® 4 5. (a) has small fin on back near tail ® 6 (b) has no fin on back near tail ® 7 6. (a) has barbs near the mouth ® catfish (b) does not have barbs near the mouth ® 10 7. (a) tail is asymmetrical ® 8 (b) tail is symmetrical ® 9 10. (a) scales are small ® trout (b) scales are large ® whitefish what is the next step to complete to identify a fish that has a single dorsal fin, no fin on the back near the tail, and no barbs near the mouth? step 2 step 5 step 7 step 10

The term life cycle includes the entire process of: adults defending their young providing a conducive environment adults producing gametes fertilization the growth of the offspring to adulthood

Which allele is expressed in the first-generation offspring of parents that have two different traits? a. the segregated allele b. the true-breeding allele c. the recessive allele d. the dominant allele