Surface Air Temperatures Rise and Fall More Slowly Over Land

question 97

True/False

Surface air temperatures rise and fall more slowly over land areas.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a restful state.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting primarily of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, consisting of nerves and ganglia, responsible for relaying information between the body and brain.