Milankovitch Cycles ____________

question 35

Multiple Choice

Milankovitch cycles ____________.

• A)are changes in Earth's rotation and orbit around the sun that may trigger climate variation
• B)describe the transpiration,evaporation,and precipitation of Earth's water
• C)describe the interaction between Earth and the Moon that results in periods of rapid temperature variations
• D)refer to shifts in the temperature of surface water in the middle latitudes of the Pacific Ocean

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Definitions:

Organogenesis

The process of organ formation.

Blastula

An early stage of embryonic development in animals, characterized by a spherical layer of cells (the blastoderm) surrounding a fluid-filled cavity (the blastocoel).

Embryonic Development

The process by which an embryo forms and develops, involving cell division, migration, and differentiation to establish the basic plan of an organism.

Neural Crest

A population of cells in vertebrate embryos that arises from the embryonic ectoderm and migrates to form diverse cell types, including melanocytes, craniofacial cartilage, and neurons.