In a well-balanced ecosystem, squirrels eat nuts, raccoons feed on squirrels, and bears feed on raccoons. it was observed that there were more squirrels and fewer raccoons. this situation indicates that . the least amount of energy from the sun will be received by the .

This aquarium exhibits biotic and abiotic factors in an aquatic environment. one of the abiotic factors is

19. scientists use meteorites that hit earth to provide evidence of the composition of earth's interior because they hypothesize that

For the strategies below, decide whether they are best described as demand-side solutions or supply-side solutions to meeting human needs for fresh water. remember that a demand-side solution reduces demand for fresh water, whereas a supply-side solution increases the supply of fresh water. (a) damming a river to create a reservoir (b) desalinating seawater (c) a nation invading a neighboring country to access their rivers (d) raising water prices for consumers and businesses (e) providing tax breaks for companies that use less water (f) replacing inefficient irrigation with more-efficient drip irrigation to grow crops (g) requiring low-flow showerheads in all new homes