Which of the Following Best Represents an Adaptation to Increase

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents an adaptation to increase surface-to-volume ratio?

• A) the long bones of a giraffe
• B) the smooth skin of an earthworm
• C) the multilobed sacs in the lungs
• D) the striations of skeletal muscle

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Definitions:

Cross-docking

A logistics practice where incoming cargo is unloaded from a vehicle, sorted, and directly loaded onto outbound vehicles, minimizing storage time.

Cycle Time

The total time from the beginning to the end of a process, providing a measure of the efficiency of production.

Output Rate

The quantity of goods or services produced by a system, machine, or worker in a given time period.