When You Are Listening to the Boss Explain an Important

question 21

Multiple Choice

When you are listening to the boss explain an important new procedure for processing data,your best listening aid is likely to be _______.

• A)arranging the first letters of selected state capitals to spell a word
• B)writing down what appear to be the key ideas of a person's message
• C)memorizing directions
• D)taking notes in outline form

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Definitions:

Higher Latitudes

Regions of the Earth closer to the poles, characterized by colder temperatures and, in many cases, unique ecological conditions.

Deserts

Extremely dry areas of land with sparse vegetation, characterized by receiving less than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation per year.

Earth's Land Surface

The solid surface layer of the Earth, as opposed to the ocean or sky; includes continents and islands.

Desert Insects

Insects adapted to survive in desert environments with extreme conditions such as high temperature and low moisture.