Figure 12- 1 the Spinal Cord

question 26

Multiple Choice

Figure 12- 1 The Spinal Cord
Use Figure 12- 1 to answer the following questions:
-The spinal cord continues to elongate until about age

• A) 10 years.
• B) 2 months.
• C) 4 years.
• D) 20 years.
• E) 6 months.

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Definitions:

Tectonic Events

are significant movements of the Earth's lithosphere, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges, driven by plate tectonics.

Orogeny

The formation of mountains or the time period during which tectonic activity causes deformation and forms mountains.

Island Arc

A chain of volcanically active islands arranged in an arc, situated along the boundary of tectonic plates, generally forming over a subducting plate.

Avalonia

An ancient microcontinent or terrane whose history is recorded in the rocks of Eastern North America, the British Isles, and mainland Europe.