Concerning the Distribution of Land and Water,which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

Concerning the distribution of land and water,which of the following statements is true?

• A)The percentage of land and water is about the same in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• B)The Southern Hemisphere has much more water surface than the Northern Hemisphere.
• C)The Northern Hemisphere has much more water surface than the Southern Hemisphere.
• D)None of the above is true.

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Definitions:

Ossified

The process by which tissue is transformed into bone or a bony substance.

Epiphyseal Plates

Growth plates located at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs.

Intramembranous Ossification

A process where bone tissue is created directly on or within fibrous membranes, playing a vital role in the development of flat bones like the skull.

Osteoprogenitor Cells

Osteoprogenitor cells are stem cells found in bone marrow that have the potential to differentiate into osteoblasts, which are responsible for new bone formation.