What Contributes to the High Biological Activity and Surface Nutrients

question 17

Multiple Choice

What contributes to the high biological activity and surface nutrients in southern polar waters?

• A) Deep-water upwelling
• B) Weak stratification
• C) There is a lack of continental margins
• D) All are contributing factors

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic natural need, such as food or water, and motivates behavior without the need for learning.

Squirt of Water

A quick, sudden release of a small amount of water, often used in experiments as a form of stimulus or response.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and stable rates of responding in behavior.

Swinging

A form of social and sexual interaction between consenting adults wherein partners engage in sexual activities with others as a recreational or social activity.