I believe it is c. The setting has little affect on the reader of a mystery.
I have only heard a few phrases for spine
Backbone
Vertebrae (vertebral column)
Spinal column
The amount of sagebrush would increase, which would lead to an increased population of jackrabbits, as sagebrush their food source. As the amount of jackrabbits increase, it gets easier for coyotes to hunt for them which in return, increases their survival rate/population.
The mountain lion population will decrease.
Second-degree burn is the type of burn represented by the formation of the blisters.
Second-degree burn is a burn that affects the epidermis and the superficial part of the dermis layer (skin). Second-degree burn may be caused by sunburn, chemicals, scald injuries, flames or electricity. The burn site may appear blistered, red, wet and shiny, and may be swollen and painful.