-Refer to Infographic 21

question 19

Essay

-Refer to Infographic 21.8. What is the scientific consensus regarding the cause of the recently observed changes in global climate?

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Definitions:

Ossification

A process through which new bone tissue is formed at the growth plates of long bones.

Growth Plates

Regions of cartilage near the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, crucial for movement and support.

Metaphysis

The narrow portion of a long bone between the epiphysis (end part) and the diaphysis (shaft) that is responsible for the bone's growth in length.