The Lisbon Earthquakes of 1755 Are Historically Significant Because ______________

question 25

Multiple Choice

The Lisbon earthquakes of 1755 are historically significant because ______________.

• A)it was the first time anyone had ever successfully predicted an earthquake
• B)the reconstruction efforts after the earthquakes stimulated the Portuguese economy,leading to a century of prosperity for the country
• C)they changed the prevailing philosophies of the era,producing a more pessimistic view of the world
• D)they resulted in more deaths than any other earthquake,before or after

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Definitions:

Transpiration

The method through which water moves inside plants from the roots to tiny openings on the lower side of the leaves, where it transforms into vapor and gets emitted into the air.

Mutualistic Relationships

Interactions between two species where both benefit and often depend on one another for survival or for certain benefits.

Plant Roots

The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil and is responsible for water and nutrient absorption.

Poplar Trees

Fast-growing trees of the genus Populus, characteristically having lightweight wood and catkin flowers.