Where UNDER the Surface of the Earth Would One Expect

question 37

Multiple Choice

Where UNDER the surface of the Earth would one expect a convection current directed towards the surface?

• A) under continents
• B) under subduction zones
• C) in the core
• D) under midocean ridges
• E) under plates

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Definitions:

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light, as opposed to rods, which are more sensitive in dim light.

Hair Cells

Sensory receptors located in the inner ear that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals that the brain can interpret.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a critical role in the sense of hearing by allowing for the translation of sound waves into nerve impulses.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells designed to respond to specific types of stimuli like light, sound, and chemicals, converting them into neural signals.