Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Ocean water is toxic to humans in large doses.
• B)Each region around the world faces unique water challenges.
• C)Snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada Mountain could increase as a result of climate change.
• D)Up to 75% of the human body consists of water.
• E)Nearly 80% of freshwater on the planet is trapped in ice caps at the poles and on glaciers.

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Definitions:

Malpighian Tubules

Excretory tubes uniquely found in the digestive system of insects and arachnids, serving to remove waste products from the blood.

Major Nitrogenous Waste

The primary form of nitrogen excreted by organisms, which varies among species (urea in mammals, uric acid in birds and reptiles, and ammonia in aquatic organisms).

Annelids

A phylum of segmented worms that includes earthworms and leeches, characterized by their segmented bodies and presence in diverse habitats.

Nitrogenous Waste

Waste products containing nitrogen, such as ammonia, urea, and uric acid, produced by the metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids.