The Polar Front

question 17

Multiple Choice

The polar front:

• A)is not associated with the polar jet stream.
• B)is a region of small changes in the slope of pressure surfaces.
• C)is a region marked by a sharp change in horizontal temperature.
• D)is a boundary between two regions of cold air.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control and releasing hormones.

Occipital Cortex

The portion of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes.

Subjective Distress

A personal experience of discomfort, pain, or suffering, which can vary greatly from one individual to another.

Emotional Difficulties

Challenges in managing, understanding, and expressing feelings in a healthy way.