Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Effect on Climate

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely effect on climate in the temperate latitudes if Earth were to slow its rate of rotation from a 24-hour period of rotation to a 48-hour period of rotation?

• A) Seasons would be longer and more distinct (colder winters and warmer summers).
• B) Large-scale weather events such as tornadoes and hurricanes would no longer be a part of regional climates.
• C) Winter seasons in both the northern and southern hemispheres would have more abundant and frequent precipitation events.
• D) There often would be a larger range between daytime high and nighttime low temperatures.

---

Definitions:

Prevention

The action of stopping something from happening or arising, particularly in health care, aiming to reduce the incidence of diseases or conditions.

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology focusing on the study of human strengths and happiness, rather than mental illness.

Asylum Reform

A movement aimed at improving the conditions and treatment of asylum patients by advocating for better mental health care practices and facilities.

Philippe Pinel

A pioneering French physician credited with beginning the humane treatment of the mentally ill in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he is often regarded as the father of modern psychiatry.