Which of the Following Terms Describes the Process by Which

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes the process by which a fertilized egg develops into a multicellular organism with many different cell types, each with different structures and functions?

• A)adhesion
• B)development
• C)communication
• D)embryology

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Definitions:

Oxbow Lake

An isolated, curved lake formed when a cutoff meander is filled with water.

Sinuosity

The measure of how much a river or stream meanders, calculated as the channel length divided by the straight-line distance downstream.

Esker

A long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, typically occurring in glaciated and formerly glaciated regions, formed by retreating glaciers or meltwater.

Levees

Natural or artificial embankments built along rivers or watercourses to prevent their waters from overflowing onto adjacent land.