Which Region Has Seen the Largest Increase in Ectotherm Metabolic

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which region has seen the largest increase in ectotherm metabolic rate?

• A)Arctic
• B)north temperate
• C)tropical
• D)south temperate

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Definitions:

Foliation

The repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks, which occurs due to the reorientation of minerals under intense heat and pressure.

Thrust Fault

a type of reverse fault where the upper block, above the fault plane, moves up and over the lower block.

Metamorphic Rock

rock that has undergone transformation from an original form due to high pressure, high temperature, or both.

Shear Zones

Regions of the Earth's crust where deformation has occurred due to differential motion, often associated with the movement of tectonic plates.