Which of the Following Statements Gives the Best Example of an Effect

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements gives the best example of an effect that global warming has had on hurricanes specifically?

• A) The number of hurricanes has increased significantly.
• B) The annual number of intense storms has nearly doubled.
• C) The increase in temperature gives less energy to tropical storms.
• D) Global warming leads to lighter rainfall during these storms.
• E) El Nino effects have diminished in intensity.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, influencing countless functions including mood and behavior.

Synaptic Cleft

The space between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released from one neuron to another.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in mood, motivation, reward, and the coordination of movement, playing a vital role in the brain's pleasure and reward system.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, anxiety, and happiness, among other physiological processes.