Which of the Following Statements Is True of Desert Landscapes

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of desert landscapes, like the one pictured?

• A) The fact that it does not receive much rainfall likely means that there is very little water- produced erosion here.
• B) The vegetation in the photograph likely has adaptations to help it survive long periods without rainfall.
• C) Deserts are always sandy, so this photograph is a typical desert.
• D) There is no life visible.

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Definitions:

Reinforcing

In the context of behavior, this term refers to the process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by providing a reward or consequence.

Extinction

The process by which a species, genus, or family ceases to exist.

Instrumental Conditioning

A training method whereby a behavior's intensity is altered through either positive reinforcement or negative punishment.

Startled

The act of experiencing a sudden, involuntary reaction to an unexpected event or stimulus, often involving physical movement.