Which of the Following Types of Global Change Is Not

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of global change is not part of a cycle of change,and thus irreversible?

• A) orogenic uplift
• B) melting and crystallization of sedimentary rock to form igneous rock
• C) evolution of life on Earth
• D) flooding of the continents due to global warming

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Definitions:

Stomatitis

Inflammation of the mouth and lips, which can result in soreness, ulcers, and swelling, often caused by infections, irritants, or underlying diseases.

Bolus

A small rounded mass of substance, especially of chewed food at the moment of swallowing.

Chyme

The semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine.

Anabolism

The constructive part of metabolism concerned with the building up of complex molecules from simpler ones.