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exam lesson name: the nature of science, the chemistry of l ecology
exam number: 700941rr
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question 14 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. sarah finds herself in the middle of the amazon rainforest with different ecosystems. what type of ecological unit is she in?

○ a. biosphere
○ b. south america
○ c. biome
○ d. abiogenesis

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, not a specific regional ecological unit with different ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest.
• Option B: South America is a continent, not an ecological unit.
• Option C: A biome is a large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with distinct climate and characteristic plant and animal communities. The Amazon rainforest is a biome as it has different ecosystems within it and is a large ecological region.
• Option D: Abiogenesis is the process of life arising from non - living matter, not an ecological unit.

Answer:

C. Biome