How Might the Siberian Traps Have Led to Mass Extinctions

question 31

Multiple Choice

How might the Siberian Traps have led to mass extinctions?

• A) CO₂ emissions led to ocean acidification, which led to marine species extinctions.
• B) Toxic metal emissions led to toxic metal poisoning, which led to marine and terrestrial species extinctions.
• C) SO₂ emissions led to acid rain, which led to marine species extinctions.
• D) a and b
• E) a, b, and c

Understand the implications of data distributions (e.g., positively skewed, symmetric) on summary statistics.

Distinguish between different measures of spread and central location in the context of their sensitivity to extreme values.

Practice calculating quartiles and interpreting their values in a real-world context.

Understand the terminology specific to box plots and data distributions.

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Definitions:

Acute Stress

A short-term physiological response to an immediate perceived threat, which can enhance performance or cause anxiety.

Somatic Symptom

involves physical symptoms that are distressing and may not have a discernible medical cause, often associated with somatic symptom disorder.

Physical Problem

A health issue directly related to the physiological function of the body.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where a person has blindness, paralysis, or other nervous system symptoms that cannot be explained by medical evaluation.