A Small Remnant of a Plateau That Has Not Weathered

question 84

Multiple Choice

A small remnant of a plateau that has not weathered down to the size of a pinnacle is called a(n)

• A) mesa.
• B) butte.
• C) playa.
• D) pediment.
• E) arroyo.

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Definitions:

Information Processing System

A framework for understanding how humans perceive, think about, and remember information, often likened to the operation of a computer.

Automatization

The process of making actions or processes automatic, reducing the need for conscious attention in their execution.

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The procedure of changing data into a format that allows for its storage in memory.

Information Processing

A theory describing how the human mind takes in, stores, retrieves, and uses information, likening the mind to a computer.