What Is the Definition of a Turbidity Current

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a turbidity current?

• A)Subsidence of the seafloor
• B)Fast-moving water created by density differences
• C)Submarine landslide
• D)Focused jet of water blasting across the shelf from a surface stream

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Definitions:

Opiates

A group of drugs, derived from opium, used for their analgesic (pain relief) properties, but which also have a high potential for addiction.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in mood regulation, appetite control, and sleep, among other bodily functions.

Antidepressant Drug

An antidepressant drug is a medication prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression by correcting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Reuptake

A process in which neurotransmitters released into the synaptic cleft are reabsorbed back into the presynaptic neuron, thus stopping their action on the postsynaptic neuron.