In Which of the Following Scenarios Are Models Being Used

question 38

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios are models being used to make predictions and plan for the future?

• A) A policeman clocks the speed of a motorist with a radar gun.
• B) Someone checks the weather forecast for the weekend.
• C) An evolutionary biologist estimates fitness by measuring gene frequencies over time.
• D) A scientist changes the number of males and females in a population and observes the evolutionary response.

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Definitions:

Brain Swelling

An increase in brain volume due to an accumulation of fluid in the tissues, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and damage.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury is a form of brain damage caused by external mechanical forces, leading to temporary or permanent impairments in cognitive, physical, and emotional functions.

Blood Supply

The provision and circulation of blood to tissues and organs throughout the body, essential for delivering nutrients and oxygen and for removing waste products.

Closed-head Injuries

Brain injuries that occur without penetration of the skull, often resulting from blows to the head or violent shaking.