Which Was Not Initially an Important Form of Evidence Used

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which was not initially an important form of evidence used in support of the theory of plate tectonics?

• A)mid-ocean ridges
• B)chemical composition of lava from volcanoes
• C)magnetic reversals in crust on the seafloor
• D)age of the seafloor crust

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Definitions:

Zimbardo

Refers to Philip Zimbardo, a psychologist known for conducting the Stanford prison experiment that explored the effects of perceived power and authority on behavior.

Bystander Intervention

The phenomenon where individuals witnessing an emergency or crime are more or less likely to assist the victim based on the presence of other witnesses.

Yell "Fire!"

A metaphorical expression or a literal action that suggests causing a sudden alert or panic, often used in discussions of human reactions in emergency situations.

Kitty Genovese

Kitty Genovese was a young woman whose 1964 murder in New York City became famous due to the widely reported (though later questioned) lack of intervention by numerous witnesses.