Which of the Following Statements About Sinkholes Is FALSE

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sinkholes is FALSE?

• A) Sinkholes can occur where there is soluble rock near the surface.
• B) Sinkholes are usually found in remote and swampy areas.
• C) Sinkholes are a widespread and costly hazard in the U.S.
• D) Sinkholes can cause damage to roads and bridges.
• E) Sinkholes can reveal themselves during times of drought.

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Definitions:

A-not-B Error

A phenomenon observed in developmental psychology where infants will search for an object where they last found it, rather than its new location, indicating a lack of object permanence understanding.

Infants

Young children from birth to one year old who are entirely dependent on adults for care.

Objects

Material items that can be seen and touched, and are distinguishable from ideas or thoughts.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his theories on cognitive development in children, positing stages through which children's thinking evolves from simple to complex structures.