Why are the high-elevation fish species (and diversity of species) so different in the Eastern vs. Western Sierra Nevada Mountains?Group of answer choicesThe invasive Little Kern golden trout led to the extinction of most species in the Eastern Sierras.Glaciation led to complete separation of freshwater habitats on the two sides of the mountains.They are not. Most native species are found on both sides, and there are few differences in overall species diversity.There was frequent movement of individuals from one side to the other throughout history.

Which of these fish are widespread, non-native species now found in many lakes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains? (select all that apply)Group of answer choicesBrook troutLahontan cutthroat troutDelta smeltSpeckled daceBrown trout

The Rocky MountainsGroup of answer choicesare found running parallel to the Atlantic coastlineare adjacent to the Piedmontfeatures mountain-building, alpine glaciation, and erosionare significantly lower in elevation than the Appalachian Highlands

What caused the uplift of the Sierra Nevadas?

Biological diversity is the hallmark of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which encompasses over 800 square miles in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. No other area of equal size in a temperate climate can match the park's amazing diversity of plants and animals, including invertebrates. Over 17,000 species have been documented in the park, and scientists believe an additional 30,000-80,000 species may live here.     Why such a wondrous diversity? Mountains, glaciers, and weather are the big reasons. The park is the largest federally protected upland landmass east of the Mississippi River. Dominated by plant-covered, gently contoured mountains, the crest of the Great Smokies forms the boundary between Tennessee and North Carolina, bisecting the park from northeast to southwest in an unbroken chain that rises more than 5,000 feet for over 36 miles. Elevations in the park range from 875 to 6,643 feet. This range in altitude mimics the latitudinal changes you would experience driving north or south across the eastern United States, say from Georgia to Maine. Plants and animals common in the southern United States thrive in the lowlands of the Smokies while species common in the northern states find suitable habitat at the higher elevations.     The Great Smoky Mountains are among the oldest mountains in the world, formed perhaps 200-300 million years ago. They are unique in their northeast to southwest orientation, which allowed species to migrate along their slopes during climatic changes such as the last ice age, 10,000 years ago. In fact, the glaciers of the last ice age affected the Smoky Mountains without invading them. During that time, glaciers scoured much of North America but did not quite reach as far south as the Smokies. Consequently, these mountains became a refuge for many species of plants and animals that were disrupted from their northern homes. The Smokies have been relatively undisturbed by glaciers or ocean inundation for over a million years, allowing species eons to diversify.     In terms of weather, the park's abundant rainfall and high summertime humidity provide excellent growing conditions. In the Smokies, the average annual rainfall varies from approximately 55 inches in the valleys to over 85 inches on some peaks—more than anywhere else in the country except the Pacific Northwest. During wet years, over eight feet of rain falls in the high country. The relative humidity in the park during the growing season is about twice that of the Rocky Mountain region.     Some 100 species of native trees find homes in the Smokies, more than in any other North American national park. Almost 95% of the park is forested, and about 25% of that area is old-growth forest—one of the largest blocks of deciduous, temperate, old-growth forest remaining in North America. Over 1,500 additional flowering plant species have been identified in the park. The park is the center of diversity for lungless salamanders and is home to more than 200 species of birds, 66 types of mammals, 67 native fish species, 39 varieties of reptiles, and 43 species of amphibians. Mollusks, millipedes, and mushrooms reach record diversity here.     In recognition of the park's unique natural resources, the United Nations has designated Great Smoky Mountains National Park as an International Biosphere Reserve.7Drag each label to the correct location.Match each word with its meaning in the passage. Not all answer choices will be used.divide into two partsincludeoutline of a structurehigh and elevatedmoderate climatehigh humidityspread over a large areaform a crust

The plutons that compose the northern Sierra Nevadas were formed at very deep depths, while plutons in the southern part of the Sierra Nevadas were formed at shallow depths.