Appeals to Authority Are Generally Considered A(n)____________ Form of Evidence

question 95

Multiple Choice

Appeals to authority are generally considered a(n) ____________ form of evidence because _______________________.

• A)reliable;expertise is equivalent to evidence
• B)reliable;experts would not present erroneous information
• C)unreliable;experts are unable to assess the quality of their research
• D)unreliable;expertise is not equivalent to evidence

Understand the geographic distribution of earthquake risks associated with tectonic plate boundaries.

Comprehend the scientific basis for short-term earthquake prediction efforts and their current limitations.

Identify common features along active faults indicative of seismic activity.

Gain knowledge about the seismic wave properties and their behavior within Earth's layers.

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Definitions:

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Depression

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