The Theory of Spontaneous Generation Held That

question 45

Multiple Choice

The theory of spontaneous generation held that:

• A) Life arises spontaneously from lifeless matter.
• B) Life arises spontaneously from sexual reproduction.
• C) Life arises spontaneously from various forms of vegetable nutrients.
• D) Life arises only from other forms of life.
• E) Life arises spontaneously from the action of an electric spark on certain amino acids.

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Definitions:

Surface Current Flow

The movement of water at the ocean or sea surface, driven by wind, temperature differences, and Earth's rotation.

Northern Hemisphere

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Atmospheric Flow

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Heavy Precipitation

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