Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If earth had no mountains or oceans,the major climate zones would all be nearly parallel to the equator.
• B)Moisture in the warm air around the equator condenses as it rises and becomes cooler,causing tropical rains
• C)Because Earth is not stationary,the flow of air is influenced by the Coriolis Effect.
• D)Uneven heating of the land surface by solar radiation gives rise to winds and tides.
• E)Tectonic uplifts can elevate old beaches to create marine terraces

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Definitions:

Malaria

A serious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, and flu-like illness.

Sea Anemone

A marine animal with a polyp attached to the sea bottom, displaying a ring of tentacles around a central mouth.

Brittle Star

A type of echinoderm with a central disc and five long, slender, flexible arms, known for their ability to regenerate limbs and move by wriggling their arms.

Deuterostomes

Lineage of bilateral animals in which the second opening on the embryo surface develops into a mouth; for example, echinoderms and chordates.