AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
A species has a wide tolerance for temperature but a narrow tolerance for salinity. It is
A.limited mainly by salinity
B.limited mainly by temperature
C.unlimited in distribution
D.extinct
Explanation
Core Concept
The narrowest tolerance is the constraint — a chain is as strong as its weakest link, so salinity sets where this species can live.
Correct Answer
Alimited mainly by salinity
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