The Famous Scholar Had a Speech Defect That Made Him

question 5

Multiple Choice

The famous scholar had a speech defect that made him sound like a cartoon character, which greatly hampered his audience's ability to listen. This demonstrates how ________ can be a barrier to listening.

• A) sights and sounds
• B) physical distractions
• C) egocentrism
• D) prejudice

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Definitions:

Subsidence

The gradual sinking or settling of the Earth's surface, which can result from natural processes such as erosion or human activities like mining.

Uplift

The vertical elevation of the Earth's surface due to natural processes like tectonic movements, leading to mountain building and other geological features.

Crustal Thickness

The measure of the depth of the Earth's crust, varying from the thinnest beneath the oceans to the thickest under high mountains.

Compression

A force that acts to compress or squeeze materials together.