A Thin Layer of Gas That Protects the Earth from Excessive

question 46

Multiple Choice

A thin layer of gas that protects the earth from excessive ultraviolet radiation from the sun is:

• A) Ozone.
• B) Carbon dioxide.
• C) Methane.
• D) Oxygen.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Attributions

Refers to the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to an alteration in one of the beliefs or attitudes.

Boring Task

A task or activity that is perceived as monotonous and uninteresting to an individual.