Mesopotamian Advances in Mathematics Included

question 42

Multiple Choice

Mesopotamian advances in mathematics included

• A)multiplication and division tables, cubes, and cube roots.
• B)the division of circles into 360 degrees.
• C)the basis for the Pythagorean theorem and for quadratic equations.
• D)the ability to calculate the area of right triangles and rectangles.
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Accretionary Prism

A geological structure formed by the accumulation of sedimentary and oceanic plate material scraped off a subducting plate, typically found at convergent plate boundaries.

Metamorphosed Rocks

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Rotating Fault Blocks

geological structures that move around a vertical axis due to tectonic forces, altering the Earth's crust.

Layers Rotate

Geological process in which layers or strata of rock are tilted or turned from their original horizontal or vertical positions.