-Referring to Table 14

question 73

Multiple Choice

-Referring to Table 14.1, from what does gypsum form?

• A)evaporated seawater
• B)peat soils
• C)sand
• D)silt and clay

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, housing the heart and lungs within the rib cage.

Spiracle

An external respiratory opening found in some animals, including insects and some amphibians, used for breathing.

Partial Pressure

The pressure exerted by a single component of a mixture of gases, proportionate to its percentage in the mixture.

Pulmonary Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels in the lungs where gas exchange between the air and blood occurs.