All of the Following Statements Concerning the Hydrologic Cycle Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning the hydrologic cycle are true except:

• A) It is powered by solar energy.
• B) Flux is determined by evaporation.
• C) Transpiration is not involved.
• D) Reservoirs include lakes, rivers, oceans, and ice.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Frequency Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the perception of pitch is related to the rate at which the entire basilar membrane vibrates, indicating that the frequency of the sound wave is mimicked by the firing rate of the auditory nerve.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a critical role in sound perception, vibrating in response to sound and contributing to the separation of different frequencies for auditory processing.

Auditory Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits sound information from the inner ear to the brain.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies of sound, contributing to the perception of pitch.