Which Type of Mnemonic Is a Word Made from the First

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which type of mnemonic is a word made from the first letters of other words?

• A)metaphor
• B)synonym
• C)antonym
• D)acronym

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Definitions:

H2S

hydrogen sulfide, a toxic, flammable gas with a characteristic odor of rotten eggs, found in many natural and man-made environments.

Mid-Ocean Ridges

Undersea mountain ranges formed by the upwelling of magma as tectonic plates diverge, where new oceanic crust is created.

Asthenosphere

The semi-fluid layer of the Earth's mantle just below the lithosphere, allowing for plate tectonic movement due to its plasticity.

Marine Sediments

Deposits accumulated on the ocean floor, derived from chemical precipitates, organic matter, or the erosion of terrestrial materials.