Match Each Definition to the Correct Term

question 16

Multiple Choice

Match each definition to the correct term
-Whales appear to be most closely related to cows based on the presence of a specifically shaped ________ in the feet of ancient whale ancestors.

• A)Founder effect
• B)Homo habilis
• C)Latin binomial
• D)Australopithecus africanus
• E)Convergent evolution
• F)Ardipithecus ramidus
• G)Neanderthals
• H)Chimpanzees
• I)Homo erectus
• J)Astragalus

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Definitions:

Depletion Time

The period it takes for a non-renewable resource to be exhausted at its current rate of use.

Mining Technology

The collection of techniques, methods, or processes used in the extraction of minerals or raw materials from the earth.

High-Temperature Ceramic

Materials that are capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures while maintaining their strength and structural integrity, often used in industrial and aerospace applications.

Superconductors

Materials that can conduct electricity without resistance when cooled to very low temperatures, offering potential for energy-efficient technologies.