During the Day, Clouds ________ Insolation, Lowering Daily Maximum Temperatures;

question 131

Multiple Choice

During the day, clouds ________ insolation, lowering daily maximum temperatures; at night, clouds ________ longwave energy, thereby raising minimum nighttime temperatures.

• A) absorb; reflect
• B) scatter; refract
• C) reflect; absorb and reradiate
• D) reflect; scatter

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production that regulates bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, moods, and the sleep cycle.

Fornix

A C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that plays a key role in cognitive functions and memory formation.

Executive Functions

Functions of the brain that involve the ability to sustain concentration; use abstract reasoning and concept formation; anticipate, plan, and program; initiate purposeful behavior; self-monitor; and shift from maladaptive patterns of behavior to more adaptive ones.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.