From the Standpoint of the Probation Officer, What Are the Two

question 27

Multiple Choice

From the standpoint of the probation officer, what are the two most important sections of the presentence investigation report?

• A) Evaluation and assessment
• B) Recommendation and interviews
• C) Evaluation and recommendation
• D) Assessment and interviews

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Definitions:

Secondary Xylem

Plant tissue that transports water and nutrients upwards from the roots; it also provides structural support and is a major component of wood.

Water Potential

Free energy of water; the water potential of pure water is zero and that of solutions is a negative value. Differences in water potential are used to predict the direction of water movement (always from a region of less negative water potential to a region of more negative water potential).

Functional Secondary Xylem

The mature, functional part of xylem that contributes to water and mineral conduction in plants, as well as structural support.

Dissolved Minerals

Dissolved minerals are inorganic substances found in water that are dissolved from natural geological sources, and are essential for various biological and ecological processes.