What Most Weakens an Expert's Credibility

question 7

Multiple Choice

What most weakens an expert's credibility?

• A) Bringing notes, work papers, or other material to the witness stand
• B) Appearing pompous or aggressive
• C) Being unprepared or not being familiar with the facts of the case
• D) Boring the jury with long, overly detailed answers

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Definitions:

Continental Drift

The movement of the Earth’s crust by plate tectonics, resulting in the movement of continents with respect to one another.

Glossopteris

An extinct genus of seed fern that serves as evidence for the theory of continental drift and once thrived in the supercontinent Gondwana.

Archaeopteryx

An extinct genus of bird-like dinosaurs that is considered by many to be the earliest known bird, illustrating the transition between non-avian dinosaurs and birds.

Homologous Structures

Anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestral origin despite possibly serving different functions.