The Eight Panels Below Show Average Climatic Values Across the Year

question 65

Multiple Choice

The eight panels below show average climatic values across the year on a monthly basis, as represented by first letter of each month depicted on the x-axis. Temperature values are depicted as a line graph and represented by the left vertical axis, while precipitation values are depicted as a bar graph and represented by the right vertical axis. What is the primary factor other than precipitation or temperature that could change the description of a site near location 3 from an equatorial (tropical) climate to alpine tundra?

• A) ocean currents
• B) soil type
• C) elevation
• D) rain shadow

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Definitions:

Motor Unit

A single motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates, working together to produce a contraction.

Neuromuscular Junction

The point of contact between a motor neuron and the muscle fiber it controls, crucial for muscle contraction.

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of a neuron's axon where neurotransmitters are released to send signals to other neurons or muscles.

Motor End Plate

A specialized area of muscle cell membrane that interacts with a motor neuron to receive neural signals, facilitating muscle contraction.