In Deciding What to Believe, We Also Need to Decide

question 52

Short Answer

In deciding what to believe, we also need to decide whom to believe, a task that requires assessing the _____ of the source of the information.

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Definitions:

Volcanic Rocks

Igneous rocks that are formed from the solidification of lava or magma ejected from volcanoes.

Sedimentary Rock

A type of rock formed by the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic particles, precipitated from solution, or deposited as insoluble residue.

Biogeography

The study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time, influenced by environmental factors and ecological processes.

Morphological Patterns

The study of the structure, form, and shape of organisms and their specific structural features.