Upon What Evidence Did Agassiz Base His Ice Age Theory

question 124

Multiple Choice

Upon what evidence did Agassiz base his ice age theory?

• A)astronomical calculations for cyclic variations in Earth's orbit
• B)glacial landscapes in the Swiss Alps that extended far beyond existing ice fronts
• C)spectroscopic measurements for variations in the solar output
• D)stacks of glacial drift with intervening "warm period" soil horizons

Identify the role of technology and digital platforms in enhancing outreach for organizations and initiatives.

Distinguish between direct and indirect request patterns in communication.

Understand the principles of behavioral economics as they apply to persuasive communication.

Develop an understanding of how to build credibility and maintain tone in persuasive messages.

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Definitions:

Control Group

A control group in scientific experiments is the group of participants who do not receive the experimental treatment and are used as a benchmark to measure the effect of the treatment.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have predicted it or known it was inevitable, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.

Predictable Events

Occurrences or actions that can be anticipated or expected based on existing knowledge, patterns, or trends.

Intuition Correctness

The degree to which an individual's intuitive judgments or gut feelings align with accurate or effective decisions.