A Possible Advantage of an Outside Research Supplier Over an In-House

question 45

Multiple Choice

A possible advantage of an outside research supplier over an in-house research department is that it may be possible for the outside supplier to conduct the project _____.

• A) more objectively
• B) at a lower cost
• C) faster
• D) all of these choices

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Definitions:

Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed by the deposition and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles on the floor of oceans, lakes, or rivers.

Folds

Structures formed by the bending and warping of rock layers due to pressure and heat in the Earth's crust.

Permeable Sandstone

A type of sandstone that allows fluids to pass through it due to spaces between the sand grains, making it important for water and hydrocarbon reservoirs.

Impermeable Shale

A type of shale rock so compact that it does not allow fluids to pass through it, often creating a barrier for groundwater movement.