The Orientation of Trees Can Indicate Prevailing Wind Directions

question 60

True/False

The orientation of trees can indicate prevailing wind directions.

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Definitions:

Notochord

A flexible rod made of a material similar to cartilage that provides support in the embryonic stages of all chordates.

Neural Crest

A population of cells that arise from the embryonic ectoderm and migrate to form various structures, including peripheral nerves, melanocytes, and facial cartilage.

Vertebrate Embryo

An early developmental stage in vertebrates where the organism is undergoing formation and differentiation of tissues and organs after fertilization.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.