The Difference Between Basic and Applied Research Is That _____

question 100

Multiple Choice

The difference between basic and applied research is that _____

• A) basic research does not promote resource productivity, while applied research does.
• B) applied research does not promote resource productivity, while basic research does.
• C) basic research yields a higher return to society as a whole than does applied research.
• D) basic research occurs in science, while applied research occurs in industry.
• E) only the government promotes basic research.

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Definitions:

Basaltic Lava

A type of lava originating from the mantle, characteristically dark and rich in magnesium and iron, with low viscosity.

Shield Volcano

A shield volcano is a type of volcano with broad, gently sloping sides and nearly circular base, formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava that can flow a great distance from the vent.

Scoria Cone

A small volcanic cone made up of basaltic lava fragments and ash, typically created during explosive eruptions.

Caldera

A vast volcanic hollow created by a significant explosion that results in the collapse of the volcano's opening.