Silt-Sized Particles Transported Hundreds of Km or More and Deposited

question 41

Multiple Choice

Silt-sized particles transported hundreds of km or more and deposited in sometimes thick layers during the ice ages are ____________.

• A) firn
• B) loess
• C) outwash
• D) till

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Definitions:

Top-down Processing

A cognitive process that emphasizes the importance of concepts, expectations, and memory in understanding and processing environmental stimuli.

Bottom-up Processing

A cognitive approach where processing starts with the sensory input, moving up to the higher levels of processing without preconceived cognitive theories.

Gestalt Theory

A psychological approach that emphasizes understanding the whole of anything is greater than its parts, focusing on patterns and context in perception.

Trichromatic Theory

A theory explaining how the human eye perceives colors through the response levels of three types of cones sensitive to blue, green, and red wavelengths.