A scientist is conducting research about all the plants and wildlife in the Mojave Desert as well as the desert’s resources, such as water and soil. The scientist is studying a community.
a population.
a species.
an ecosystem.

the scientist is studying an ecosystem

the oceanic zone is typically defined as the area of the ocean lying beyond the continental shelf, but operationally is often referred to as beginning where the water depths drop to below 100 meters (328 feet), seaward from the coast to the open ocean.

explanation:

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.