Select the correct answer.
On a particular day, Denali had a temperature of -23°C at its peak and 13°C at its base. What could be the reason for this temperature
difference?
A.
Temperature increases with an increase in altitude.
B. Temperature decreases with an increase in altitude.
C.
The base is close to the Gulf of Alaska.
D.
The mountain receives lake-effect snow.

Most of the fossils found in virginia are in the coastal plain, valley, ridge, and appalachian plateau regions, best suggesting that these geographic provinces a) were once covered by seawater. b) are the oldest parts of virginia. c) have a great deal of karst topography. d) have large amounts of sedimentary rock.

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening

What organ is the first to receive nutrients that have been absorbed from the digestive tract?