Which of the Following Is an Important Feature of Most

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important feature of most terrestrial biomes?

• A) annual average rainfall in excess of 250 centimeters
• B) a distribution predicted almost entirely by rock and soil patterns
• C) clear boundaries between adjacent biomes
• D) vegetation demonstrating vertical layering

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Definitions:

Tympanometry

A diagnostic test that measures the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure, helping assess middle ear function.

Lumen

The space within an artery, vein, or capillary; the space within a tube.

Artery

A blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart, usually filled with oxygenated blood.

Vein

A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart. Most veins carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart.