The Geological Record Contains Fewer Older Rocks Than Younger Rocks

question 41

Multiple Choice

The geological record contains fewer older rocks than younger rocks because older rocks

• A) are mostly found deep within the Earth
• B) have been transformed by life processes that have occurred inside them
• C) have been destroyed by geological processes like plate tectonics and erosion
• D) have been destroyed by recent meteorite impacts

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Definitions:

Fleming's Model

A concept in educational psychology that categorizes learners into visual, auditory, reading/writing-preference, and kinesthetic, abbreviated as VARK.

Aural/Auditory

Aural/auditory pertains to the sense of hearing and the perception of sound, relevant in contexts like learning methodologies and audio engineering.

Kinesthetic

Relating to kinesthesia; involving the sense of movement and body position, often used in the context of learning through physical activity.

Goal Orientation

A psychological state that influences how an individual approaches tasks and challenges, focusing on setting and achieving objectives.