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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB 2011 Set 4🎓 HS🔄 Round 10#️⃣ Question 5🌟 Bonus📝 Multiple Choice

What property of diatoms make them useful as climate proxies?

W) The chemical makeup of their shells reflects the water chemistry at their time of formation
X) The narrow temperature range in which they exist makes them markers for paleo-ocean temperatures
Y) Their well-preserved digestive system provide ample evidence for ancient food webs
Z) Their limited diversity and low adaptability make them key indicators of specific aquatic environments
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