Research Participants Examined and Memorized a Map of a Fictitious

question 40

Multiple Choice

Research participants examined and memorized a map of a fictitious island, then imagined a black speck zipping from one location on that map to another. Results suggested that __________.

• A) the speck rarely "traveled" in a straight line
• B) the speck simply "jumped" from one location to another; it did not "travel"
• C) the time it took the speck to "travel" was proportional to the distance covered
• D) some people who were poor visualizers could not make the speck "travel" at all

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Definitions:

Ozone

A molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, found in the Earth's stratosphere, where it forms a layer that protects life by blocking most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Stratosphere

The second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, known for containing the ozone layer.

Antarctica

The Earth's southernmost continent, containing the geographic South Pole, known for its extensive ice sheets and cold climate.

Ozone Depletion

The reduction of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere caused by the release of certain chemical compounds, leading to increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.