In the Past, Ketchup Formed an Unbecoming "Scum" on Its

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the past, ketchup formed an unbecoming "scum" on its surface when exposed to air, so manufacturers created the traditionally shaped ketchup bottle with the narrow opening. When chemicals were developed to reduce the oxidation, it was then possible to sell ketchup in more conveniently shaped containers. Customers, however, rejected bottles that didn't have the traditional ketchup shape. This is an example of the power of ________ in the marketplace.

• A) sensory overload
• B) thresholds
• C) hyperreality
• D) schema

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Definitions:

Angular Unconformity

An unconformity (ancient erosion surface) in which the older, underlying strata dip more steeply or at a different angle than the younger, overlying strata.

Landscape Surface

The visible top layer of the earth's crust, including its physical features such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

Lithification

The conversion of unconsolidated sediment or volcanic ash into a coherent, solid rock, involving processes such as compaction and cementation.

Sedimentary Layers

Layers of rock or soil with internally consistent characteristics that distinguish them from contiguous layers.