In the United States,the Most Important Reason for the Increased

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the United States,the most important reason for the increased capacity to analyze weather has been

• A)increased government funding for research.
• B)improvement in technology.
• C)better knowledge of meteorology.
• D)more complete information on surface weather conditions.

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The lowest level of stimulation that an organism can detect at least 50% of the time.

Attention

The process of sorting through sensations and selecting some of them for further processing.

Difference Threshold

The smallest difference in stimulus intensity required to detect a difference between two stimuli, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Cornea

The tough, transparent, protective layer that covers the front of the eye and bends light rays inward through the pupil.