It was once believed that all life on planet Earth was dependent on the energy of the Sun. The exploration of which of the following biomes changed that belief? O estuaries O deep sea vent communities O Arctic tundras

It was once believed that all life on planet Earth was dependent on the energy of the Sun. The exploration of which of the following biomes changed that belief? O estuaries O deep sea vent communities O Arctic tundras

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

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Problem 9RQ: Which of the following biomes is characterized by short growing seasons? a. deserts b. tropical we...

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It was once believed that all life on planet Earth was dependent on the energy of the Sun. The exploration of
which of the following biomes changed that belief?
estuaries
O deep sea vent communities
O Arctic tundras
O abyssal plains

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