Infer why chloroplasts are found mostly in the leaves of plants. A. Chlorophyll interferes with the xylem and phloem in the stems and trunks of plants.

B. The large surface area of leaves allows for contact with oxygen.

C. The waxy coating on the surface of leaves helps prevent evaporation.

D. The large surface area of leaves allows for maximum light absorption.

African penguins, which inhabit the coasts of southern africa, were classified as an endangered species in 2010. two significant threats to their survival are ecosystem damage from oil spills and overfishing by humans. overfishing depletes the food supply of african penguins. the best method to reduce the threat of overfishing would be to . the risk of oil spills could be reduced by increasing the use of , which should oil consumption. if an oil spill does occur, could be used to remove the oil so the ecosystem may more quickly recover.

Guard cells control which event? the growth of plants capture of solar energy gas exchange in leaves water absorption in roots

Phosgene is a chemical agent that is formed by decomposition of chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents by ultraviolet radiation. a. false b. true