Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Geologic Column Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the geologic column is FALSE?

• A)The geologic column will never be complete because there will always be information that has been lost due to erosion.
• B)The geologic column will never be complete because new formations and fossils are found almost daily that shift the time boundaries.
• C)The geologic column can be seen in its entirety in Ethiopia,where the earliest hominid fossils are found.
• D)By adding numerical ages to the geologic column,geologists continuously change the geologic time scale.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, directing sensory signals to the appropriate areas in the cortex.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Medulla

A region at the base of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory information, excluding smell.