Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Building

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why building a reservoir would increase earthquakes?

• A) Water from the reservoir would add extra weight to existing faults.
• B) Water from the reservoir would add extra weight creating new fractures.
• C) Water from the reservoir might lubricate existing fractures.
• D) Water from the reservoir would lower levels of the groundwater and promote the development of underground caves.

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information, located in the back of the brain.

Hubel and Wiesel

Neurophysiologists known for their studies of the visual cortex, which showed how certain brain cells respond to edges, lines, and movements, leading to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Feature Detector

Neurons in the brain that are responsible for detecting specific features of the environment, such as lines, edges, or movement.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system which enables organisms to process visual detail, as well as enabling several photo response functions.