When Data Points Group Together in a Cluster from the Upper

question 25

Multiple Choice

When data points group together in a cluster from the upper left-hand side of the xy axis to the lower right-hand side,what is this?

• A)negative slope
• B)positive slope
• C)positive intercept
• D)negative intercept

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Definitions:

Burial Compression

The process by which sediment layers accumulate over time, exerting pressure on lower layers, leading to compaction and rock formation.

Fluid Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid, either a liquid or a gas, which plays a critical role in various geological processes like oil migration and faulting.

Compression

The process or result of applying force to something that causes it to become squeezed or compacted, often leading to a decrease in volume.

Tension

A force that stretches something, making it tight or the state of being stretched tight.