A Zone of Surface Divergence Is an Area of _______

question 85

Multiple Choice

A zone of surface divergence is an area of _______ and ________ biological productivity.

• A) upwelling; high
• B) upwelling; low
• C) downwelling; high
• D) downwelling; low
• E) no vertical motion; average

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Definitions:

Osmotic Diuretics

Substances that increase urine output by altering the osmotic balance of the filtration processes in the kidneys, often used to treat fluid retention.

Thiazide Diuretics

A class of medications that act on the kidneys to promote sodium, chloride, and water excretion, used primarily to treat high blood pressure.

ADH Inhibitors

Compounds that block the action of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), affecting the body's ability to regulate water retention.

Plasma Clearance

The rate at which a substance is removed from the blood plasma, indicating the efficiency of the kidneys in filtering and excreting substances.