What Is Skepticism

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is skepticism?

• A) the willingness to ask questions
• B) the ability to consider novel ways to approach questions
• C) the tendency to accept claims at face value
• D) the inability to accept uncertainty

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Definitions:

SiO Content

Refers to the concentration of Silicon Dioxide, a common compound found in the Earth's crust, often significant in determining the composition of rocks and soils.

Mafic Minerals

Dark-colored minerals that are rich in magnesium and iron, typically found in basalt and other mafic rocks.

Quartz

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, used in making jewelry, electronics, and optical devices.

Potassium Feldspar

A group of aluminum silicate minerals that contain potassium, commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.