In _______Scales, the Numbers Serve Only as Category Names

question 67

Multiple Choice

In _______scales, the numbers serve only as category names.

• A) nominal
• B) ordinal
• C) interval
• D) ratio

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Definitions:

Arid Lands

Regions characterized by a severe lack of available water, to the extent of hindering or preventing the growth and development of plant and animal life.

Subtropics

Geographical zones located directly north and south of the tropics, approximately centered on 30°S and 30°N.

Equator

An imaginary line around the Earth equidistant from the poles, dividing it into northern and southern hemispheres and marking the 0-degree latitude line.

Tropical Rain Forest

A dense, warm, wet forest biome found near the equator, known for its high biodiversity and significant rainfall.