Results of Research Show That Older People

question 37

Multiple Choice

Results of research show that older people

• A) judge others more harshly when reminded of their own mortality.
• B) fear dying more than younger people do.
• C) generally accept that their death will occur.
• D) avoid being around younger people whenever possible.

Understand different hypotheses explaining patterns of species diversity based on latitude.

Comprehend the Wilson-MacArthur theory of island biogeography and its implications for species-area relationships.

Recognize the role of vicariance and dispersal in shaping the biogeography of isolated landmasses like Madagascar.

Identify characteristics of major terrestrial biomes based on climatic and vegetative features.

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Definitions:

Meristems

Regions of plant growth where undifferentiated cells continue to divide and contribute to the formation of new organs.

Trichomes

Hairlike outgrowths on the epidermis of plants that serve various functions, including defense against pests and protection from excessive transpiration.

Parenchyma

A type of plant tissue consisting of living cells that are often large and have various functions such as photosynthesis, storage, and secretion.

Collenchyma

A type of plant tissue that provides support, often found in areas of new growth, characterized by elongated cells with thickened cell walls.