The Warmest Global Temperatures Since the Last Ice Age Occurred

question 12

Multiple Choice

The warmest global temperatures since the last ice age occurred in the ________.

• A) recent period of human-induced global warming
• B) Younger Dryas,approximately 13,000 years ago
• C) Little Ice Age,approximately 400 years ago
• D) Holocene Maximum,approximately 6,000 years ago

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Definitions:

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual cycle in a female, marking the onset of fertility.

Luteal Phase

The phase of the menstrual cycle that begins after ovulation and lasts until the start of menstruation, characterized by the presence of the corpus luteum.

Infundibulum

A funnel-shaped structure; it can refer to parts of the brain (infundibulum of the pituitary gland) or other organs.

Isthmus

A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.