The Same Degree of Environmental Temperature Seems Hotter in Humid

question 112

Multiple Choice

The same degree of environmental temperature seems hotter in humid climates than it does in dry ones because:

• A) evaporation increases in humid climates.
• B) evaporation is retarded in humid climates.
• C) radiation is increased in humid climates.
• D) humid climates alter the temperature receptors in the hypothalamus by mechanisms unknown.

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Definitions:

Habitat Fragmentation

The process by which larger habitats are divided into smaller, isolated fragments, often leading to biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption.

Generalist Species

Species with a broad niche that can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can make use of a variety of different resources.

Specialist Species

Refers to species that require very specific environmental conditions or resources to thrive, often resulting in a narrow niche.

Natural Ecosystems

Biological communities interacting with their physical environment in a way that has not been significantly altered by human activity, maintaining natural processes and biodiversity.