You Are Researching the Geographical Range of Semi-Tropical Tree Species

question 14

Multiple Choice

You are researching the geographical range of semi-tropical tree species. You hypothesize that recent shifts in the trees' ranges are due to global climate change. What aspects would be important in supporting your hypothesis? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Focusing on the one or two tree species that show the most dramatic range shift
• B) Including many tree species from a variety of plant families
• C) Excluding any species that have not shown a recent range shift
• D) Ensuring that the ranges of the included species cover most of the earth's semi-tropical regions
• E) Focusing on a single semi-tropical region in order to gather more accurate data

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Definitions:

Soma

In the field of biology, it refers to the main structure of a living entity separate from its germ cells, and in neuroscience, it pertains to the neuron's soma.

Synapse

The small gap between two adjacent neurons, consisting of the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons’ membranes and the space between them.

Dendrite

A projection of a neuron that receives signals (electrical and chemical) from other neurons or sensory cells, facilitating neural communication.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.