Mass Extinctions at the End of the Ordovician Occurred Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

Mass extinctions at the end of the Ordovician occurred because of:

• A)dramatic changes in oceans related to glaciation.
• B)dramatic chemical changes in seawater related to meteorite impact.
• C)increased solar radiation.
• D)decreased solar radiation.
• E)dramatic changes in oceans related to glaciation AND increased solar radiation.

Understand various motivation theories and their key concepts.

Discern between different drives and needs within motivation theories.

Apply principles of Expectancy Theory to organizational settings.

Recognize the importance of goal setting and its impact on motivation and performance.

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