Asked by TRINH NGUYEN PHUONG on May 30, 2024
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Which characteristic would a marine organism that lives in the intertidal zone on a barrier beach possess?
A) intolerant to changes in salinity
B) tolerance to changes in acidity
C) intolerant to changes in temperature
D) tolerance to being exposed to air
Intertidal Zone
A coastal area that lies between the high tide and low tide lines, periodically submerged and exposed by the tide.
Barrier Beach
A coastal landform comprised of sand or other sediment, lying parallel to the shore, that protects the inland area from waves and tidal impacts.
Acidity
A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, reflecting how acidic or basic the solution is.
- Perceive the environmental situations and natural adaptations of organisms across different aquatic habitats.
Verified Answer
AA
Andre AlamsjahMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The intertidal zone on a barrier beach is the area that is exposed to air during low tide and submerged during high tide. Therefore, a marine organism that lives in this environment must have tolerance to being exposed to air.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the environmental situations and natural adaptations of organisms across different aquatic habitats.