Which of the Following Situations Reflects Inert Learning or Knowledge

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations reflects inert learning or knowledge?

• A) A student does well on classroom tests, but is unable to use the information she learned when trying to write a term paper for that same class.
• B) A student considers the similarities and differences between several concepts before choosing her response on a multiple-choice test.
• C) A student tries to grasp the relationship between climate and geography.
• D) A student learns to discriminate between two learning theories by remembering examples of each one.

---

Definitions:

Exploring For Mineral Deposits

The process of searching for minerals, including surveying, sampling, and drilling to determine location and value.

Geologic Map

A map that shows the distribution, nature, and age relationships of rock formations and soil layers at the Earth's surface.

Chemical Analyses

The process of examining materials by various techniques to determine their chemical composition.

Alteration Minerals

Minerals that form as a result of chemical changes in rocks, often due to hydrothermal fluid activity.