A(n) ________________ species of organism is unique to a specific environment, and not found in other areas.

(1 point)
Responses

endemic
endemic

adapted
adapted

abiotic
abiotic

biotic

11 answers

The correct answer is endemic. An endemic species is unique to a specific environment and not found in other areas.

The protective layer of special oxygen molecules in the upper stratosphere that screens out much of the harmful radiation from the sun
(1 point)
Responses

atmosphere
atmosphere

outer space
outer space

ozone
ozone

biosphere

The correct answer is ozone. The protective layer of special oxygen molecules in the upper stratosphere that screens out much of the harmful radiation from the sun is known as the ozone layer.

The process of cleaning up an environment by using live organisms
(1 point)
Responses

erosion
erosion

bioremediation
bioremediation

eradication
eradication

biodiversity

The correct answer is bioremediation. This process involves using live organisms to clean up and restore contaminated environments.

The process of breaking down rock and soil layers with the action of water
(1 point)
Responses

erosion
erosion

bioremediation
bioremediation

the water cycle
the water cycle

percolation

The correct answer is erosion. Erosion is the process of breaking down rock and soil layers through the action of water, as well as wind and other factors.

The variety of organisms able to adapt to various environments on Earth
(1 point)
Responses

bioremediation
bioremediation

species
species

biodiversity
biodiversity

collection

The correct answer is biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the variety of organisms that are able to adapt to various environments on Earth.

Classified as not living
(1 point)
Responses

endemic
endemic

abiotic
abiotic

unique
unique

biotic

The correct answer is abiotic. Abiotic refers to factors or components that are not living, such as water, air, minerals, and temperature.