Atmospheric Pressure Is Caused By

question 15

Multiple Choice

Atmospheric pressure is caused by:

• A) solar radiation.
• B) the rotation of Earth.
• C) the weight of the air above.
• D) Earth's magnetic field.

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Definitions:

Mature Vessel Elements

Components of the xylem in plants that form part of a continuous tube through which water can move.

Sieve Tubes

Specialized structures in the phloem of vascular plants that facilitate the transport of sugars and other nutrients.

Companion Cells

Specialized cells in the phloem of plants that manage the functioning and maintenance of the nutrient-conducting sieve-tube elements.

Cognitive Development

The process through which individuals learn and develop their ability to think, understand, and interact with the world.