Refer to the Figure

question 5

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure. The figure shows three different types of lichen labeled A, B, and C.Which of these body forms would best suit a lichen contributing to new soil formation in rocky terrain; why?

• A) A; the lichen adheres tightly to its substrate and can acidify its surroundings to facilitate breakdown of inorganic materials.
• B) B; the lichen acts as an ectomycorrhizal fungus and can provide nutrients to germinating seeds by encasing their roots, allowing them to grow and break down the rocks.
• C) C; the lichen can trap airborne particles that will eventually collect in sufficient amounts to become soil.
• D) A and C; these lichens can subsist on nutrients and minerals from the air and their photosynthetic partners, and over time they will die and become new soil.
• E) B and C; these lichens can subsist on nutrients and minerals from the air and their photosynthetic partners, and over time they will die and become new soil.

Identify and describe methods used to study infant perception and learning.

Analyze the role of errors in understanding cognitive development and thought processes in children.

Recognize the limitations and criticisms of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Understand information-processing approaches to cognitive development and their focus on cognitive processes and strategies.

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Definitions:

Bowling Team

A group of individuals who participate together in the sport of bowling, often competing against other teams in leagues or tournaments.

Figure-Ground

The organization of the visual field into objects (the figures) that stand out from their surroundings (the ground).

Visual Cliff

A laboratory device for testing depth perception in infants and young animals.

Depth Perception

The ability to see objects in three dimensions although the images that strike the retina are two-dimensional; allows us to judge distance.