Deserts Occur at ____ Latitudes

question 13

Multiple Choice

Deserts occur at ____ latitudes.

• A)exclusively low
• B)exclusively middle
• C)exclusively high
• D)mostly low and middle
• E)mostly middle and high

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Definitions:

Mandibular Processes

Paired structures in embryonic development that contribute to the formation of the lower jaw, or mandible.

Somites

Segmented blocks of mesoderm found in vertebrate embryos that give rise to skeletal muscles, vertebrae, and related structures.

Myelencephalon

The rear part of the brainstem comprising the medulla oblongata, involved in autonomic functions like breathing and heart rate.

Mesencephalon

Also known as the midbrain, it is a portion of the central nervous system associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.