If Two Continents Converge and Are United, Then the Collision

question 35

Multiple Choice

If two continents converge and are united, then the collision should cause

• A) a net loss of intertidal zone and coastal habitat.
• B) the extinction of any species adapted to intertidal and coastal habitats.
• C) an overall decrease in the surface area located in the continental interior.
• D) a decrease in climatic extremes in the interior of the new supercontinent.
• E) the maintenance of the previously existing ocean currents and wind patterns.

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Definitions:

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, responsible for the initial phase of digestion.

Central Vein

Terminal branches of the hepatic veins that lie centrally in the hepatic lobules and receive blood from the liver sinusoids.

Sinusoids

Specialized, capillary-like vessels that are larger and more permeable, found in certain organs like the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, facilitating blood flow and exchange of nutrients.

Liver

A large vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and biochemical production necessary for digestion and metabolism.