Climate Influences Not Only the Rate of Weathering but the Type

question 50

True/False

Climate influences not only the rate of weathering but the type of native vegetation dominant in an area.

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Definitions:

Melanocytes

Cells located in the lower layer of the skin's epidermis and in the hair follicles, responsible for producing the pigment melanin, which colors the skin, hair, and eyes.

Vitiligo

A condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells, resulting in discolored patches.

Papillary Layer

The upper layer of the dermis that contains blood capillaries, sensory neurons, and the bases of the hair follicles.

Dermis

The dermis is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.