The Measurement of Land Elevation Relative to Sea Level Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The measurement of land elevation relative to sea level is known as

• A) bathymetry.
• B) hypsometry.
• C) topography.
• D) geodesy.

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Assimilation

The cognitive process by which a person integrates new ideas, experiences, or information into existing cognitive structures.

Schema

Cognitive structures or frameworks that help organize and interpret information, forming the basis of knowledge and understanding.

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A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, during which a child from about 2 to 7 years old begins to engage in symbolic play but does not yet understand concrete logic.

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