The Andes and the Sierra Nevada Mountains Began to Form

question 99

Multiple Choice

The Andes and the Sierra Nevada Mountains began to form during the Mesozoic due to

• A)the formation of the Atlantic Ocean.
• B)subduction of Pacific oceanic crust beneath North and South American continental crust.
• C)rifting between North America and Africa.
• D)meteorite bombardment in Mexico.

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Definitions:

Preconventional Stage

The first level in Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, where moral reasoning is based on external rewards and punishments.

Moral Reasoning

The process by which individuals make decisions about what is right and wrong, often based on personal ethics, societal norms, and considerations of justice and fairness.

Social Contract

A theory or model that explains how individuals consent, either implicitly or explicitly, to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the state in exchange for protection of their remaining rights.

Gilligan's Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Carol Gilligan, suggesting that women have different moral and psychological tendencies than men, emphasizing relationships and care.