The Distinction Between Basic Research and Applied Research Is That

question 34

Multiple Choice

The distinction between basic research and applied research is that basic research:

• A)relies on the fundamental sciences such as chemistry or biology, whereas applied research relies on the social sciences such as psychology or sociology.
• B)relies on the social sciences such as psychology or sociology, whereas applied research relies on the fundamental sciences such as chemistry or biology.
• C)focuses on fundamental questions, often of a theoretical nature, whereas applied research focuses on identifying and resolving practical problems.
• D)focuses on identifying and resolving practical problems, whereas applied research focuses on fundamental questions, often of a theoretical nature.

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Definitions:

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of living organisms and serving as a major global energy source.

Resource Constraints

Limitations on the availability of resources such as time, money, and labor that can affect the completion of projects or the achievement of goals.

Rapid Deforestation

The fast-paced clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often for agriculture, logging, or urban development, leading to significant ecological and environmental impacts.

Sustainable Products

Goods that are produced and used in ways that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment, thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.