Figure 11.21 -What Was the Independent Variable in Figure 11.21

question 8

Multiple Choice

Figure 11.21
-What was the independent variable in Figure 11.21?

• A)The mean weight of harvested fish
• B)The generation
• C)The age of the fish
• D)The size at which the fish were harvested
• E)The species of fish

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Definitions:

Rapid Subduction

A geologic process involving the quick descent of one tectonic plate beneath another plate into the mantle, often leading to significant geological events like earthquakes and volcanism.

Shield Volcanoes

These are characterized by their extensive size and gentle slopes, produced by the effusion of low-viscosity lava that can travel far from the source.

Basalt Lava

Molten rock that emerges from the earth during a volcanic eruption, characterized by its high iron and magnesium content, and low viscosity.

Flood Basalts

Extensive flows of basaltic lava that cover large areas of land or the ocean floor, resulting from massive eruptions.