Advances in Mathematics and Careful Observations of Nature Made the Mesopotamians

question 56

Multiple Choice

Advances in mathematics and careful observations of nature made the Mesopotamians sophisticated practitioners of:

• A) biology.
• B) geology.
• C) astronomy.
• D) meteorology.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Risk

The possibility of loss, injury, or other adverse or unwelcome circumstance; a situation involving exposure to danger.

Float

The duration a project activity can be postponed without affecting the start times of future tasks or the final project deadline.

Rough Order Of Magnitude

An early estimate of the cost, size, or duration of a project, with a broad level of accuracy.

Slack

The amount of time that a project task can be delayed without causing a delay to subsequent tasks or affecting the project's overall timeline.