Climate Is Due to Temperature and Rainfall That in Turn

question 36

Multiple Choice

Climate is due to temperature and rainfall that in turn are NOT determined by

• A) variations in the solar radiation received on a spherical earth.
• B) the tilt of the earth's axis as it rotates about the sun.
• C) the distribution of landmasses and oceans.
• D) the topography or landscape, such as mountains.
• E) biomes present.

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Definitions:

Long-Lasting Suppression

The prolonged inhibition or reduction of a response or activity.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the process by which a previously learned response diminishes or disappears following discontinuation of reinforcement.

Puzzle Box

An experimental device used in animal learning experiments, especially in the study of operant conditioning and problem-solving.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.