As a Result of Global Warming

question 48

Multiple Choice

As a result of global warming:

• A)the ozone layer is being degraded.
• B)species' ranges are shifting toward the equator.
• C)there are greater extremes in weather patterns.
• D)species are becoming active later in the spring.
• E)forests are expanding in range.

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Definitions:

Speech Style

The way in which something is said (e.g., accent, language), rather than the content of what is said.

Paralinguistic Cues

Components of communication other than the verbal content, such as intonation, pace, and volume, which can provide additional context and meaning.

Prosodic Feature

Aspects of speech that go beyond phonetic sounds, including intonation, tone, stress, and rhythm, which contribute to linguistic meaning and structure.

Rising Intonation

Rising intonation is a linguistics term describing the upward pitch movement at the end of a sentence or phrase, often used in questions or to indicate uncertainty.