The Collision of the Eastern Klamath Arc with the Western

question 30

Multiple Choice

The collision of the Eastern Klamath Arc with the western Laurentian continental margin resulted in the __________ orogeny.

• A) Antler
• B) Acadian
• C) Cordilleran
• D) Taconic

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Definitions:

Spiracles

Small openings on the surface of some animals, especially insects, which lead to the respiratory system, allowing for gas exchange.

Ventilation

The process of actively moving air or water over a respiratory surface.

Tracheal Tubes

Air-conducting tubes in the respiratory systems of some invertebrates, notably insects, facilitating gas exchange.

Opercula

Flap-like structures in certain animals, such as fish, that cover and protect the gills, or the lid covering the opening of a snail's shell.