John Travels Frequently to Distant Parts of the Globe

question 55

Multiple Choice

John travels frequently to distant parts of the globe.He believes that adjusting his mealtimes to the destination time zone is helpful in dealing with jet lag.After studying the material in your textbook,you tell John that 

• A)he's wasting his time, as adjusting his mealtimes will have little if any effect on jet lag. 
• B)he should expect some benefits, as his suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is very responsive to changes in feeding patterns. 
• C)he should expect some benefits, as his peripheral clocks should respond to changes in feeding patterns. 
• D)this is a highly effective strategy, because both his SCN and peripheral clocks are highly sensitive to changes in feeding patterns.

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Describe the interaction between Earth's atmosphere and its surface, including the water cycle and energy transformation.

Identify different surface environments and the typical materials found in each.

Understand the concept of managing diversity and its impact on an organization.

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