The Outer Core

question 79

Multiple Choice

The outer core

• A)has a plastic-like flow.
• B)flows fast enough to power Earth's magnetic field.
• C)is solid as a rock.
• D)transmits S-waves.

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Definitions:

Intention to Commit

A plan or decision to engage in a specific action or behavior.

Irresistible Impulse Rule

A legal defense theory stating that a defendant was compelled to commit a crime due to an overwhelming impulse that they could not resist, despite understanding the nature of the act.

Diminished Capacity

A legal defense asserting that an individual's mental state, though not completely impaired, was significantly disturbed at the time of the crime, affecting their judgment or intentions.

Guilty but Mentally Ill

A legal verdict that indicates the defendant is guilty of the charges but was also suffering from mental illness at the time of the crime.