Geologists Have Not Studied the Composition of the Oceanic Crust

question 59

Multiple Choice

Geologists have not studied the composition of the oceanic crust by

• A) dragging buckets along the floor to collect sediment and rocks.
• B) studying the contents of drill holes.
• C) examining aboveground mountain ranges.
• D) analyzing earthquake data.

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Definitions:

Opisthokont Clade

A group of eukaryotic organisms, including fungi, animals, and related forms, characterized by posterior flagella in their motile stages.

Conidia

A type of asexual spore in fungi that is not encased in a spore-bearing structure and is important for the spread and reproduction of fungi.

Microsporidia

A group of spore-producing unicellular parasites that can infect a variety of hosts, including humans, often leading to disease in immunocompromised individuals.

Unicellular Parasites

Single-celled organisms that live and feed on other living entities, often causing diseases.