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question 73

Multiple Choice

Please use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
In areas of permafrost, stands of black spruce are frequently observed in the landscape, whereas other tree species are noticeably absent. Often these stands are referred to as "drunken forests" because many of the black spruce are displaced from their normal vertical alignment.
-What might be the adaptive significance of these unusual forests growing the way they do in this marginal habitat?

• A) Needles are adapted to withstand cold Arctic temperatures.
• B) Branches are adapted to absorb more CO₂ with this displaced alignment.
• C) Taproot formation is impossible, so trees developed shallow root beds and easily tilt.
• D) Trees are tilted so that snow won't break them or tip them over.
• E) Trees tip so that they do not compete with each other for sunlight.

Recognize various cognitive biases and their impact on economic behavior.

Comprehend the role of advertising and media in economic decisions.

Identify common errors in personal forecasting and planning due to cognitive biases.

Grasp the influence of social and cultural factors on individual economic decisions.

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Acid

A chemical substance that donates protons or accepts electrons and has a sour taste.

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A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region, commonly used in batteries and electrolysis.

Voltage

The electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, measured in volts.