Oceans & large bodies of water near land affect the climate in these areas by absorbing & releasing thermal energy, preventing it from being too warm or cold throughout the year. This is known as:
a) Stabilizing
b) Equalizing
c) Moderating
d) Modulating

the element that provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters is phosphorus. this is so because calcium carbonate is the main component in the shells.

explanation:

both male and female gametes are produced by meiosis of the germ cells. therefore, both male and female gametes are haploid. one male and one female gamete unite during the fertilization to form the diploid zygote. in seed bearing plants, pollen grain is the male gametophyte, which produces sperm cells.

the answer would be..

b. sucking