Any Aspect of Geology Concerned with the Search for Minerals

question 16

Multiple Choice

Any aspect of geology concerned with the search for minerals and rocks of economic value is called ____ geology.

• A)exploratory
• B)resource
• C)reserve
• D)mineral
• E)economic

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and so inflates the lungs.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that play a role in the mechanics of breathing.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above a specific point, affecting weather and climate conditions.

Respiratory Rhythm

The regular or irregular pattern of breathing controlled by neural mechanisms in the brain.