A Regolith Is A(n)

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Multiple Choice

A regolith is a(n)

• A) extremely large, isolated rock on the surface of a planet or other object.
• B) lithospheric plate, moved slowly by geologic processes.
• C) heavily cratered region on a planet or other object.
• D) layer of pulverized rock on the surface of a planet or other object.

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Definitions:

Esters

Organic compounds derived from an acid where at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O- (alkoxy) group, known for their fruity smells.

Amides

Organic compounds containing a carbonyl group linked to a nitrogen atom from an amine, fundamental in the structure of proteins.

Organic Product

A chemical compound of carbon, often produced or derived from living organisms, excluding compounds like carbonates, carbides, and cyanides.

Reaction Sequence

A series of chemical reactions where the product of one reaction becomes the reactant in the next.