An Asteroid Impact Is a Direct Cause for a Number

question 58

True/False

An asteroid impact is a direct cause for a number of other natural hazards, including tsunamis, wildfires, earthquakes, mass wasting, climate change, and, possibly, volcanic eruptions.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings including manic and depressive episodes.

Lithium

A chemical element, used especially in batteries and psychiatric medication for its mood-stabilizing properties.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A biomedical treatment in which electric shock is used to produce a cortical seizure accompanied by convulsions.

Cortical Seizure

A seizure that originates in the cerebral cortex of the brain, affecting thoughts, behaviors, and movements.