The Uneven Transition Zone from the Outer Core to the Mantle

question 115

Multiple Choice

The uneven transition zone from the outer core to the mantle is known as the_____ discontinuity.

• A)Gutenberg
• B)Mohorovičić
• C)asthenosphere
• D)lithosphere
• E)crustal

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobes of the brain located just behind the forehead that is involved in decision making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located beneath the temples, responsible for processing auditory information and involved in memory and emotion.

Short-term Memories

Memory stored for a brief period of time, usually for about 20 to 30 seconds, that holds a small amount of information before it is forgotten or transferred to long-term memory.

Retroactive Interference

The phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the recall of information learned previously.