Infants Use Touch to

question 33

Multiple Choice

Infants use touch to

• A) explore the environment and encode information.
• B) recognize family members.
• C) determine whether a substance tastes good or bad.
• D) perceive depth.

Understand the distribution and characteristics of various biomes.

Identify the effects of latitude, altitude, and climate on biodiversity and ecosystem types.

Recognize adaptations of flora and fauna to specific biomes.

Understand the concept of microclimates and their effects on local environments.

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