The Lowest Temperature Ever Recorded on Earth Was -129°F in Antarctica

question 6

Multiple Choice

The lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -129°F in Antarctica. What degree Celsius is this? Round to the nearest tenth of a degree.

• A) -89.5°C
• B) -98.2°C
• C) -53.9°C
• D) -32.0°C

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Definitions:

AV Valves

Atrioventricular (AV) valves are valves located between the atria and ventricles of the heart that prevent backflow of blood from the ventricles into the atria during contraction.

Afterload

The pressure against which the heart must work to eject blood during systole.

Ventricles

Chambers in the heart and brain that have various functions, such as pumping blood or storing cerebrospinal fluid.

Eject Blood

The process of forcefully expelling blood from the heart chambers, primarily during systole.