Given Two Events a and B Each with a Non-Zero

question 77

True/False

Given two events A and B each with a non-zero probability, if the conditional probability of A given B is zero, it implies that the events A and B are independent.

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Definitions:

Syncline

A fold in rock layers where the youngest layers are closer to the center of the structure, typically shaped like a trough.

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of the mineral calcite, often formed from the skeletal fragments of marine organisms.

Sandstone

A sedimentary rock composed mostly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.

Shales

Fine-grained sedimentary rocks formed from silt and clay particles, known for their ability to split into thin layers.