Which of the Following Best Describes the Fundamental Concept of Superposition

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the fundamental concept of superposition?

• A)Strata with fossils are generally deposited on strata with no fossils.
• B)Older strata generally are deposited on younger strata without intervening, intermediate age strata.
• C)Older fossils in younger strata indicate a locally inverted geologic time scale.
• D)Any sedimentary deposit accumulates on older rock or sediment layers.

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Definitions:

Lobotomy

A now-obsolete surgical procedure involving the cutting or scraping away of sections of the frontal lobes of the brain, once used to treat mental illness.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex located at the front of the brain, important for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Emotion-Controlling Centers

Refers to specific brain regions, such as the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus, involved in regulating and processing emotions.

Psychosurgery

Surgical interventions aimed at treating mental disorders by removing or altering parts of the brain.