Word Analysis

question 28

Multiple Choice

Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

• A) continental shelf
• B) continental rise
• C) continental slope
• D) continental volcanic arc

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Definitions:

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health.

Set Point

The theory proposing that individuals have a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body regulates and maintains.

Calorie Intake

The total amount of calories consumed through eating and drinking over a period of time.

Lexical Decision

Lexical decision is a task in psycholinguistics measuring how quickly a person can decide if a string of letters is a real word or not.