How does the release of carbon dioxide by microorganisms benefit plant life? a.
It reduces the acidity of water in soil, which increases water absorption and provides plants with necessary water.
b.
It increases the acidity of water in soil leading to the breakdown of rocks in soil. This releases nutrients which can be used by plants.
c.
It decreases the acidity of water in soil leading to the breakdown of rocks in soil. This releases nutrients which an be used by plants.
d.
It increases the acidity of water in soil, which decreases water absorption providing plant life with firmer soil for root growth.

Monarch butterflies have brightly colored orange wings with black patterns on them, making them easily visible to birds that eat butterflies and moths, yet birds rarely eat the monarchs. likewise, the monarch caterpillars are brightly striped yellow and white and black, and they also are rarely eaten by birds, although some wasps will attack them and feed them to their young. what can be inferred from these observations? monarchs must threaten and attack birds, but not wasps. monarchs have a way of discouraging bird predation that does not involve hiding. monarchs’ wings are so colorful that most birds must find them difficult to eat. monarchs lay more eggs than other less conspicuous butterflies.