Closely Spaced Isobars on a Map Indicate a Strong Pressure

question 55

True/False

Closely spaced isobars on a map indicate a strong pressure gradient. ​

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound and plays a key role in the mechanical to neural transduction of auditory stimuli.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Ossicle's Amplified Vibrations

The process by which the small bones in the middle ear amplify sound vibrations for hearing.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that plays a key role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.