A Gradual Increase in the World's Average Surface Temperature Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

A gradual increase in the world's average surface temperature is known as:

• A)genetic pollution
• B)industrial pollution
• C)the decline of biodiversity
• D)global warming
• E)all of these choices

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Definitions:

Echolocation

A biological sonar used by several kinds of animals, such as bats and dolphins, to navigate and locate prey by emitting sound waves and listening for echoes.

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that have a frequency at the higher end of the human hearing range.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system detecting odors or scents, crucial for taste perception and hazard detection.

Electromagnetic Receptors

Sensory receptors in certain organisms that can detect electromagnetic fields, facilitating navigation, prey location, or communication.