Lower- Order Needs Are Satisfied Internally While Higher- Order Needs

question 140

True/False

Lower- order needs are satisfied internally while higher- order needs are predominantly satisfied externally.

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Definitions:

Desert Environment

A biome characterized by very little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation, making it a challenging habitat for life.

Photosynthetic Mode

A method by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

CAM

A type of photosynthesis (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) adapted by some plants to minimize water loss in arid conditions by fixing CO2 at night.

CAM Plants

Plants that utilize Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, a carbon fixation pathway that allows them to conserve water in arid conditions by opening their stomata at night.