Peer Review Is _______________

question 8

Multiple Choice

Peer review is _______________.

• A) the process a scientist undergoes to analyze the results of the experiment
• B) a measure of how well the report is received by the general public
• C) a method for measuring the amount of ozone in the atmosphere
• D) a panel of editors who proofread the report after it is accepted for publication
• E) a process by which a group of scientists in the field evaluate the report and determine if it is of high enough quality to publish in a journal

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Definitions:

Subsidence

The gradual sinking of land or a structure, often due to underground material movement or removal of fluids from the soil.

Uplift

A geological process where Earth's crust is raised or elevated, often as a result of tectonic activity.

Isostasy

The equilibrium state of the Earth’s crust, where the forces pushing a land mass up are balanced by the weight of the mass itself pressing down.

Equanimity

A state of mental or emotional stability, especially in difficult situations.