The Lava of a Shield Volcano

question 41

Multiple Choice

The lava of a shield volcano

• A)Has a low viscosity and so flows across the landscape
• B)Erupts explosively,spreading ash and debris through the atmosphere
• C)Is the hottest form of lava because it comes from deeper within the earth
• D)Tends to contain a large amount of gas bubbles

Calculate allele frequencies and understand Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium concepts.

Identify factors contributing to the extinction threats for endangered species due to inbreeding.

Explain the assumptions of the Hardy-Weinberg theorem.

Compare genetic drift phenomena, including the bottleneck effect and the founder effect.

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Definitions:

Projection Fibers

Nerve fibers that connect the cerebral cortex to other parts of the brain and to the spinal cord, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, composed of the right and left hemispheres, responsible for complex brain functions such as thought and action.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, housed within the spinal column.

Postcentral Gyrus

The region of the cerebral cortex located adjacent to the central sulcus, responsible for processing somatosensory information.