The Low Number of Species That Live in Antarctica Today

question 29

Multiple Choice

The low number of species that live in Antarctica today is a result of

• A) a worldwide mass extinction.
• B) a climate change caused by continental drift.
• C) an evolutionary radiation.
• D) volcanic action.

---

Definitions:

Accommodation Theory

A communication theory that explains how individuals adjust their communication styles to bridge differences with others.

Intercultural Communication Competence

Ability to adapt one’s behavior toward another in ways that are appropriate to the other person’s culture.

Tolerance For Uncertainty

The degree to which an individual is comfortable with ambiguity, unknown situations, and the unpredictability of life.

Rigid Rules

Strict and inflexible guidelines or norms that dictate behaviors or operations, leaving little to no room for adaptation or discretion.