What Was First Created in an Effort to Claim the Continental

question 36

Multiple Choice

What was first created in an effort to claim the continental shelf as belonging to the nation it was attached to?

• A) The Marine Mammal Protection Act
• B) The Law of the Sea
• C) The International Whaling Commission
• D) The National Marine Fisheries Service

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Definitions:

Dendritic Proliferation

The growth or increase in the branching of dendrites, which are extensions of neurons that help in the transmission of electrical signals in the brain.

Transient Exuberance

The rapid and temporary increase in the number of neural connections in the brain, which occurs in early childhood.

Pruning

The process by which the brain reduces the number of synaptic connections, typically occurring during puberty to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Smell Recognition

The ability to identify and distinguish between different odors, an important aspect of sensory perception in humans and many animals.