The Discounting Principle States That as the Number of Possible

question 57

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The discounting principle states that as the number of possible causes for an event increases,our confidence that any one cause is the true one should decrease.

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Definitions:

Anticlines And Synclines

Geological features where rock layers are folded upwards to form ridges (anticlines) and downwards to form troughs (synclines), often due to tectonic forces.

Thrust Faults

A type of fault where rocks on one side are pushed up and over rocks on the other, often associated with mountain building.

Volcanic Center

A location on the Earth's surface that has been the site of multiple volcanic eruptions and activities over a long period.

Energy Resource

Natural resources that can be converted into energy forms usable by humans, such as oil, coal, solar, and wind.