Which of the Following Sets of Descriptors Is Correctly Matched

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sets of descriptors is correctly matched with the soil moisture condition indicated?

• A) wet - little adherence of particles; capable of being rolled into a thin strand
• B) moist - friable; firm
• C) dry - loose; soft; hard; extremely hard
• D) All of the above are correctly matched.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Functioning

The ability to use symbols, signs, or objects to represent something else, a milestone in cognitive development allowing for complex thought.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 7 to 11, when children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Sensorimotor Period

The first of Jean Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, ranging from birth to about 2 years old, where infants learn about the environment through sensory experiences and motor activities.

Egocentrism

The cognitive inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others, often seen in early childhood.