Moving from an Oceanic Ridge to an Oceanic Trench, the Thickness

question 3

Multiple Choice

Moving from an oceanic ridge to an oceanic trench, the thickness of the lithosphere:

• A)decreases in proportion to the distance.
• B)is unrelated to the distance from the ridge.
• C)increases in proportion to the distance.
• D)randomly varies.
• E)remains the same.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus that elicits an automatic response.

Pavlov

Russian physiologist best known for his discovery of classical conditioning during his studies on the digestive systems of dogs.

Modern Conceptualization

An updated or current understanding and interpretation of a concept or idea.