The Centers for Disease Control in the U

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Centers for Disease Control in the U.S.A.lists causes of death for individual states in 2002.The mortality data for one state is given.
Which of the following displays is/are appropriate for these data? (More than one display may be appropriate. )
I II

III

• A)I,II
• B)I
• C)I,III
• D)I,II,III
• E)None of these displays are appropriate.

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Definitions:

Radiometric Dating

A technique used to date materials such as rocks or carbon, by measuring the decay rate of radioactive isotopes contained within those materials.

K-Pg Boundary

A geological signature marking the transition between the Cretaceous (K) and Paleogene (Pg) periods, approximately 66 million years ago, associated with the mass extinction event that included the demise of the dinosaurs.

Cretaceous Period

A geological period from about 145 to 66 million years ago, known for being the last portion of the age of dinosaurs.

Tectonic Plates

Massive, irregularly shaped slabs of solid rock composing the Earth's lithosphere, whose movements cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains.