When We Say "If X Happens, Then Y Will Result

question 13

Multiple Choice

When we say "if X happens, then Y will result," we are

• A) engaging in scientific analysis.
• B) utilizing causal theory.
• C) stating a hypothesis.
• D) stating a relationship between a dependent variable and an independent variable.
• E) all of these.

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Definitions:

Monocline

A geological feature where sedimentary layers are tilted or bent along a single axis.

Strike-Slip Fault

A type of fault where the movement is predominantly horizontal, caused by shear stress, often resulting in earthquakes.

Asymmetric Fold

A geological fold where the two sides are uneven or asymmetrical, typical in areas of complex tectonics.

Subduction Zone

A region of the Earth's crust where two tectonic plates meet and one is forced below the other into the mantle, leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.