The Ancient Water Erosion Features on the Surface of Mars

question 86

Multiple Choice

The ancient water erosion features on the surface of Mars suggest that the planet must have had a much

• A) warmer, thinner atmosphere in the past
• B) cooler, thicker atmosphere in the past
• C) cooler, thinner atmosphere in the past
• D) warmer, thicker atmosphere in the past

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Definitions:

Attitude

A predisposition to respond to a particular object in a generally favorable or unfavorable way.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological state in which an individual learns to believe that they are powerless to change their situation despite the availability of opportunities to do so.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

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Stereotype Threat

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