Most Problems Begin at the _____ and End at the _____

question 153

Multiple Choice

Most problems begin at the _____ and end at the _____.

• A)algorithm; heuristic
• B)initial state; goal state
• C)initial state; operator
• D)goal state; initial state

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Definitions:

Syncline

A fold in sedimentary strata that resembles a trough, where the youngest rocks are at the core of the fold.

Crust Thickness

The measure of the depth or the vertical extent of the Earth's crust, varying between oceanic and continental regions.

Rule of Thumb

A widely used guideline or principle that is not strictly accurate or reliable for every situation but provides a good general estimate.

Isostatic Rebound

Uplifting caused by the removal of weight on top of the crust, as when an ice sheet melts away or when erosion strips material off the top of a thick crustal root of a mountain.