Flat-Topped Seamounts That Rise from the Ocean Floor Are Called

question 26

Multiple Choice

Flat-topped seamounts that rise from the ocean floor are called ____.

• A)ridges
• B)island arcs
• C)guyots
• D)abyssal hills

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Definitions:

Cross-modal Transference

The ability to transfer sensory information from one modality to another, such as identifying objects by touch that have only been seen before.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

The fifth stage in Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development, occurring from about 12 to 18 months of age, where infants explore the environment and understand causality through trial and error.

Representational Ability

The cognitive skill to use symbols or signs to stand for objects, actions, or ideas, facilitating communication and abstract thinking.

Habituation

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus, leading to a decrease in response over time.