The Country of Honduras Is About the Same Size as the State

question 23

Multiple Choice

The country of Honduras is about the same size as the state of Virginia. Where would you expect to find higher species diversity? Why?

• A) Honduras, because Virginia probably has more people.
• B) Honduras, because it's closer to the equator.
• C) There's no way to estimate this. You would have to survey.
• D) Virginia, because the United States has the Endangered Species Act to protect species
• E) Virginia, because the climate is more variable over a year.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Alkylosis

Incorrect. Likely meant to be Respiratory Alkalosis, a condition where the blood becomes too alkaline due to excessive breathing.

Respiratory Tree

The branching system of air passages from the trachea to the alveoli in terrestrial vertebrates, integral to the process of gas exchange.

Bronchioles

Small airways in the lungs that extend from the bronchi and lead to alveoli, facilitating the transfer of oxygen to the blood and the removal of carbon dioxide.

Pharynx

The body cavity that connects the digestive and respiratory pathways, playing a key role in swallowing and breathing.