Which of the following examples illustrates an energy transfer between the atmosphere and hydrosphere? a. plant roots absorbing water from the soil b. loss of heat from a geothermal vent to the surrounding cooler water c. polar ice reflecting the sun's light back toward space d. convection currents in the ocean mixing warmer and cooler water together

Residential construction is expanding in florida, the expansion has caused fragmentation of habitats, one of the results of the increased construction is a decrease in the number of large predators such as the coyote, black bear and pool panther, which will be the most immediate local result of this fragmentation? 1)large predators will become extinct 2)decrease in middle sized predators 3)increase in population of top carnivores 4)increase in population of prey species