Which of the Following Is True About Professor Jared Diamond's

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Professor Jared Diamond's ideas regarding the influence of geography on history and cultural values?

• A) People in the plains are more likely to invade than those settled in higher altitudes.
• B) Historically, societies in the north have been more developed than those in the south.
• C) Civilizations near major rivers are more developed than those settled near major oceans.
• D) Historically, innovations spread faster east to west than north to south.
• E) Historically, invasions by warrior tribes have always happened from west to east.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Artery

The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Aorta

The largest and main systemic artery of the vertebrate body; arises from the left ventricle and branches to distribute blood to all parts of the body except the lungs.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that helps regulate the body's retention of water by increasing the concentration of urine.

Reabsorption

The selective removal of certain substances from the glomerular filtrate by the renal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidney, and their return into the blood.