What Is the Condition of Equilibrium or Balance in a System

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the condition of equilibrium or balance in a system called? Geologists often use this term to describe crustal blocks floating on the asthenosphere.

• A) isostasy
• B) convection
• C) Curie point
• D) geothermal gradient

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Definitions:

Personal Relevance Theory

A theory suggesting that people are more likely to be persuaded by messages that they find personally relevant or meaningful.

Peripheral Cue

A type of stimulus in persuasion that influences a person's attitude or behavior through indirect or secondary features, rather than the central message itself.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deep processing of information, focusing on the arguments and content to change attitudes.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than the merit of the argument itself, often found in the Elaboration Likelihood Model of persuasion.