Big Data Is a Collection of Large, Complex Data Sets

question 66

True/False

Big data is a collection of large, complex data sets, including structured and unstructured data, that cannot be analyzed using traditional database methods and tools.

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

The part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed primarily of basalt and gabbro, and is denser than continental crust.

Reversed Magnetic Polarity

A condition where the magnetic north and south poles swap positions, a phenomenon observed in the Earth's geological history.

Compass Needle

The magnetized pointer on a compass that aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field to indicate the direction of magnetic north.

Seamounts

Underwater mountains formed by volcanic activity, not reaching the ocean's surface, and often a hotspot of marine life.