The Leaves of an Oak Tree Are Green and Those

question 10

Multiple Choice

The leaves of an oak tree are green and those leaves use light to help the tree grow. If the tree were exposed only to green light

• A) it would grow more quickly because green light is used by the tree.
• B) the growth rate of the tree would not change.
• C) it would not grow well because the tree does not use much green light compared to other wavelengths.
• D) the growth rate would depend on how hot the green light was.

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Definitions:

Phonemic Encoding

The process of converting sounds into mental representations of the phonemes (distinct units of sound) that make up language, crucial for reading and spelling.

Raspy Voice

A voice that is harsh, grating, or hoarse, often resulting from irritation or injury to the vocal cords.

Elaboration

The process of adding more detail to or expanding on existing information.

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding information according to its meaning, which helps in better recall.