Which of the Following Is Not a Valid Reason for Studying

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a valid reason for studying Earth?

• A) All Earth processes can only be explained by supernatural forces.
• B) Earth is the planet upon which you live.
• C) Earth is an active planet that experiences cataclysmic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides, and other processes that constantly reshape the surface and sometimes threaten human lives and property.
• D) Earth is a source of raw materials for metals, plastics, building materials, and precious gemstones.

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Definitions:

No-Prior-Restraint Doctrine

A legal principle in constitutional law that prohibits the government from prohibiting speech or publication before the fact, mainly associated with media freedoms.

New York Times v. United States

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Free Exercise Clause

A clause within the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that ensures people have the freedom to observe their religious beliefs without hindrance from the government.

Establishment Clause

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