Which of the Following Earth Materials Is Most Likely to Produce

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following earth materials is most likely to produce a vertical cliff that is fairly stable?

• A) crystalline igneous rock such as granite
• B) alternating layers of sedimentary sandstone and shale
• C) foliated metamorphic rock such as slate
• D) loose sedimentary material such as sand and clay
• E) layers of basaltic (igneous) lava flows

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Apparent Movement

The perception of motion caused by visual cues even when there is no actual movement, such as in optical illusions.

Real Movement

refers to the actual physical motion of an object or objects through space, observable and measurable by standard means.

Depth Cues

Visual indicators that allow an individual to perceive the depth and distance of objects in their environment.