Structures That Protrude from Bark for the Purpose of Gas

question 33

Multiple Choice

Structures that protrude from bark for the purpose of gas exchange are called

• A) leaves.
• B) leaf hairs.
• C) stomata.
• D) lenticels.
• E) root hairs.

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Definitions:

Upwind

In the direction from which the wind is coming, often used to describe exposure to substances carried by the wind.

Nearby Slopes

Slopes in close proximity to a given location, often considered in geological studies and hazard assessments for potential risks like avalanches or landslides.

Island Arc

A curved chain of volcanic islands located at a tectonic plate margin, typically formed above a subducting plate.

Mid-Ocean Ridge

An underwater mountain range, formed by plate tectonics, featuring peaks separated by valleys with a central rift valley that forms at divergent plate boundaries.