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A: The figure shows an ocean plate colliding with another ocean plate.

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A: Apparent magnitude gives us an idea about the brightness of an object appearing from the earth. It d...

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A:   1. The definition of biotic factors is given. 2. Examples of biotic factors are given. 3. Interact...

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A: The living organisms, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, live in a geographic area known a...

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