Which Statement Describes How Climate Might Change If Earth Was

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes how climate might change if Earth was 75% land and 25% water?

• A) Terrestrial ecosystems would likely experience more precipitation.
• B) Earth's daytime temperatures would be higher and nighttime temperatures lower.
• C) Summers would be longer and winters shorter at midlatitude locations.
• D) Earth would experience an unprecedented global warming.
• E) More terrestrial microclimates would be created because of daily fluctuations in climate.

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Definitions:

Solitary Ape

A term that can refer to apes that prefer living alone rather than in social groups, focusing on their behaviors and adaptations for solitary life. This term might also refer to the concept of the "solitary ape" in studies of human evolution or behavior, which posits unique characteristics or behaviors when compared to other primates.

Gibbon

A type of small ape known for its arboreal lifestyle and long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia.

Orangutan

A large arboreal great ape native to Indonesia and Malaysia, known for its reddish-brown hair, long arms, and intelligent behavior.

Bonobo

A species of great ape known for its peaceful behavior, residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo and closely related to the chimpanzee.