A Boulder at the Top of a Hill Contains ________

question 8

Multiple Choice

A boulder at the top of a hill contains ________ energy.

• A)potential
• B)no
• C)kinetic
• D)conserved

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 7 to 12 years old develop logical thinking but still struggle with abstract concepts.

Formal Operational

The stage of cognitive development proposed by Piaget where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Reversibility

A concept in cognitive development referring to the ability to follow a line of reasoning back to its original starting point.

Cognitive Ability

The capacity to perform various mental activities related to learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.