Given a Change in the Environment in Which a System

question 25

Multiple Choice

Given a change in the environment in which a system is embedded, interactions between parts of a system can change, leading to an entirely new pattern of action. This is best called:

• A) homeostasis.
• B) emergence.
• C) equilibrium.
• D) appearance.
• E) nonlinearity.

Understanding the impact of geological factors on Earth's past, present, and future.

Analyze the role of geology in informing about Earth’s past, including climate changes and life evolution.

Evaluate the risk factors associated with geological hazards.

Understand the composition and distribution of natural resources and their geological influence.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Axis

The x-axis in a graph or chart, typically used to represent the independent variable in data plotting.

Line Chart

A type of chart used in statistics that displays information as a series of data points connected by straight line segments, useful for visualizing trends over time.

Potato Prices

The cost associated with purchasing potatoes, affected by variables such as geographic region, season, and market demand.

Vertical Axis

In a graph, it is the y-axis, representing the range of values for a given variable, typically placed perpendicular to the horizontal axis.