It Is Estimated That ______ of All Ocean Species Spend

question 16

Multiple Choice

It is estimated that ______ of all ocean species spend some portion of their life in a coral reef.

• A)10%
• B)25%
• C)50%
• D)75%
• E)90%

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Definitions:

Prelinguistic Speech

Forerunner of linguistic speech; utterance of sounds that are not words. Includes crying, cooing, babbling, and accidental and deliberate imitation of sounds without understanding their meaning.

Gestures

Nonverbal movements or signs made with parts of the body, used to communicate ideas, emotions, or commands.

Symbolic Gestures

Actions performed to convey messages or emotions without using words, often culturally specific.

First Words

The initial set of words a child learns and uses to communicate, often occurring between 10 to 15 months of age.