This Is NOT a Significant Factor in Explaining Why the United

question 7

Multiple Choice

This is NOT a significant factor in explaining why the United States experiences so many tornadoes:

• A)relatively flat in eastern portion.
• B)lack of major east-west mountain range in east.
• C)spans wide range of latitudes.
• D)bordered by a cold ocean current on west coast.

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Definitions:

Endorphins

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Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling most functions of the body and mind.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, central to the nervous system's function.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting neural signals.