Geologists Distinguish Among Different Types of Mass Wasting Based on Factors

question 48

Multiple Choice

Geologists distinguish among different types of mass wasting based on factors such as the ________ of the moving material and the rate of movement.

• A) weight
• B) color
• C) composition
• D) name

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

A systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

Margin of Error

A statistic expressing the amount of random sampling error in a survey's results, indicating how much the survey results may deviate from the actual population values.

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure, reflecting the accuracy of the concept being evaluated.

Systematic Bias

A consistent and repeatable error in judgment or decision-making that deviates from accuracy due to certain predetermined factors.