A Certain Species of Pine Tree Survives Only in Scattered

question 46

Multiple Choice

A certain species of pine tree survives only in scattered locations at elevations above 2,800 m in the western United States. To understand why this tree grows only in these specific places, an ecologist should

• A) conclude that lower elevations are limiting to the survival of this species.
• B) study the anatomy and physiology of this species.
• C) investigate the various biotic and abiotic factors that are unique to high altitude.
• D) analyze the soils found in the vicinity of these trees, looking for unique chemicals that may support their growth.
• E) collect data on temperature, wind, and precipitation at several of these locations for a year.

Distinguish between various divisions and control mechanisms of the nervous system.

Understand the significance of the myelin sheath in neural communication.

Recognize brain structures involved in attention and analysis of sensory information.

Compare different imaging techniques for studying brain function.

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