As Latitude Increases, Biodiversity Generally

question 4

Multiple Choice

As latitude increases, biodiversity generally

• A) Decreases
• B) Increases
• C) Stays the same
• D) Fluctuates randomly

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the stages alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Digestion

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Immune-System Responses

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Energy Expenditure

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