Counting the Number of Turtle Nests Along a Beach to Determine

question 8

Multiple Choice

Counting the number of turtle nests along a beach to determine if a recent oil spill had affected the local population is an example of ________ science.

• A)discovery
• B)comparative
• C)pure
• D)hypothesis-driven

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Definitions:

Implicit Memories

Memories that are formed and stored without conscious effort, often influencing behaviors and skills without our direct awareness.

Explicit Memories

Memories that one can intentionally bring to mind, including specific events and factual information.

Episodic Memory

The type of memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the use and understanding of language.