The Series of Processes by Which One Rock Type Can

question 62

Multiple Choice

The series of processes by which one rock type can transform to another, and record Earth's internal or external past environmental conditions as it does so, is called ________.

• A)the Wilson cycle
• B)the uniformitarian cycle
• C)the rock cycle
• D)the tricycle

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A process of learning in which the dynamics of behavior are adjusted by assigning incentives or penalties.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response tendency.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in operant conditioning.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.