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f. impacted by rough waves, alternating tides
g. wide diversity of organisms, shallow and warm waters
h. wide open space, large schools of fish

1. how do the national marine sanctuaries help marine animals?

a. the sanctuaries offer certain protections for marine organisms.
b. regulations control the activities that take place within the sanctuaries.
c. scientists conduct research to learn more about the marine organisms.
d. all of the above

1. describe the local environment in which you live by identifying at least two biotic and two abiotic components.

Explanation:

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• Option a: National Marine Sanctuaries do offer protections to marine organisms, like protecting habitats from destruction.
• Option b: Regulations in sanctuaries control human activities (e.g., fishing, shipping) that could harm marine life.
• Option c: Research in sanctuaries helps scientists understand marine organisms better, aiding in conservation.
• Since a, b, and c are all valid ways sanctuaries help marine animals, "All of the above" is correct.

• Biotic components are living or once - living parts of the environment. For example, trees (provide oxygen, habitat) and birds (part of the food web, help with pollination/dispersal).
• Abiotic components are non - living parts. For example, soil (provides nutrients for plants, supports root systems) and sunlight (essential for photosynthesis in plants).
• Let's take a residential area as an example. Biotic: 1. Grass (living, part of the local ecosystem, provides food/habitat for insects). 2. Dogs (living, part of the community, interact with the environment). Abiotic: 1. Temperature (affects the growth of plants, activity of animals). 2. Water (from local ponds or sprinkler systems, essential for all living things, part of the hydrological cycle in the area).

Answer:

d. All of the above

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