From Year to Year, the Water Level in a Lake

question 70

Multiple Choice

From year to year, the water level in a lake varies, as shown below. At which time is the potential energy of the water behind the dam greatest?

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an immense number of bodily functions including emotions, autonomic functions, and hormone production.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is critical for emotion processing, fear responses, and memory.

Just-noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulus intensity that can be detected by a sensory system.