A Subsurface Rock Layer That Is Composed of Clay and Represents

question 44

Multiple Choice

A subsurface rock layer that is composed of clay and represents a barrier to flow would be described as a(n) :

• A)aquiclude
• B)aquifer
• C)geyser
• D)oxbow lake
• E)spring

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Three looping fluid-filled tunnels in the inner ear that are involved in maintaining balance and sensing head rotation.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Scala Tympani

A fluid-filled spiral passage in the inner ear, part of the cochlea, that plays a role in the process of hearing.

Vestibule

An entryway or small foyer leading into a larger space, or the central part of the ear connecting the cochlea and semicircular canals.