Most Hot Springs That Are Just a Little Warmer Than

question 51

Multiple Choice

Most hot springs that are just a little warmer than mean annual temperature (6°- 9°C) acquire their heat .

• A) because most of the groundwater is millions of years old from when the Earth's climate was warmer
• B) because there are young intrusions everywhere at depth, always warming up the crust
• C) by deep circulation through progressively warmer rocks at depth (~2°C per 100 m)
• D) because most of the recharge from rainfall is in the warmer summer months

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Operant Conditioning

A training procedure by which behavior intensity is changed through reinforcement or punishment.

Modeling

A technique in psychotherapy where individuals learn by observing and imitating the behaviors of others.

Reinforcement

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Operant Conditioning

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