What Is the Term Generally Used to Describe the Emission

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the term generally used to describe the emission of light from a substance as the result of external stimulation?

• A) Luminescence
• B) Phosphorescence
• C) Fluorescence
• D) Incandescence

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Definitions:

Weathering

The breakdown of rocks, soils, and minerals through direct contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

Composition

The chemical and mineralogic makeup of a material, including rocks, minerals, or atmospheres.

Sedimentary Clasts

Sedimentary rock fragments or grains that were previously broken from older rocks and then compacted and cemented to form a new rock.

Fracturing

The process of creating fractures or cracks within rocks, often artificially induced to enhance permeability in subsurface reservoirs for resources like oil or gas.