As a High-Altitude Balloon Rises Higher into the Atmosphere, It

question 11

Multiple Choice

As a high-altitude balloon rises higher into the atmosphere, it undergoes a decrease in

• A)volume.
• B)density.
• C)weight.
• D)mass.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Superior Articular Facet

Superior Articular Facet pertains to the upper joint surface of a vertebra that articulates with the inferior articular facet of the vertebra directly above it, contributing to spinal stability and movement.

Median Sacral Crest

A ridge or series of bumps along the back surface of the sacrum, forming the fused spinous processes of the sacral vertebrae.

Posterior Sacral Foramina

Openings in the sacrum bone that allow nerves and blood vessels to pass through.

Coccyx

A small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans, composed of fused vestigial vertebrae.