Overuse of Aquifers Can Cause Cities to Subside as It

question 10

True/False

Overuse of aquifers can cause cities to subside as it has done in Mexico City.

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Definitions:

Prototype Theory

A cognitive theory which suggests that when people categorize objects or concepts, they match them against an internal "best example" or prototype of the category.

Folk Theory

A set of beliefs or assumptions that are widely held by the general public but not necessarily backed by scientific evidence.

Furniture

Objects typically found in homes or offices that are used to support human activities such as seating, sleeping, and storing items.

Prototype Theory

Prototype theory is a model of categorization in cognitive science suggesting that mental categories are formed around typical examples or "prototypes" of that category.