The Ability to Understand What Someone Is Experiencing and to Take

question 11

Multiple Choice

The ability to understand what someone is experiencing and to take action to assist in resolving the situation is referred to as:

• A)sympathy.
• B)niceness.
• C)empathy.
• D)cantankerousness.

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Definitions:

Temperature Extremes

Conditions involving very high or very low temperatures that can cause stress to living organisms and affect ecosystems.

Leeward Side

The side of an object or geographical feature that is sheltered from the wind, typically receiving less precipitation and wind.

Evaporation

The process by which water transforms from a liquid to a gas or vapor state, often occurring on the surface of bodies of water under the influence of the sun's heat.

Precipitation

Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.