If All Climatic Controls Except Latitude Were Held Constant, Which

question 88

Multiple Choice

If all climatic controls except latitude were held constant, which of these cities would be warmest?

• A)Wasilla, Alaska at about 61° north latitude
• B)Cape Town, South Africa at about 34° south latitude
• C)Paris, France at about 49° north latitude
• D)Singapore at about 2° north latitude
• E)Punta Arenas, Chile at about 53° south latitude

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Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like manner to propel substances.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance between continuing processes, especially in physical and chemical reactions, where forward and reverse processes occur at equal rates.

Cristae

The internal folds of the mitochondrion's inner membrane, where aerobic respiration processes occur, enabling energy production.

Ampulla

A dilation or expansion in a duct or tube, notably the ampulla of Vater in the digestive system, where the bile and pancreatic ducts enter the small intestine.