A scientific hypothesis that is subsequently extensively tested and continues to appear valid may be called a
A. theory.
B. fact.
C. scientific method.
D. prediction.
Answer: A
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A. No. The increased age of the Earth would mean that there would be a much smaller percentage of U-235, thus not enough for the reactor to reach critical stage. B. No. The age of the Earth has nothing to do with the reactor reaching critical stage with U-235. C. No. 1% of the fissionable isotope U-235 is insufficient for the reactor to reach critical stage no matter what the age of the Earth. D. Yes. If the Earth had been twice as old there would have then been twice as much fissionable U-235 present and the reactor would have reached critical stage.
Record the proper symbols for each of the following:
a) Visibility reduced by smoke: b) Intermittent drizzle (not freezing), heavy at time of observation: c) Ice pellets (sleet—U. S. definition): d) Fog or ice fog at a distance: e) Dust storm within sight: f) 40% sky coverage: g) Double-layered altocumulus: h) 55–60 mph (88–96 kph) winds:
What results following the evaporation of water that made up an oxbow lake landform adjacent to a meandering stream?
A. a cutoff meander B. an interfluve C. a yazoo stream D. a natural levee E. a meander scar
The Precambrian represents less than 50 percent of Earth history. Indicate whether the statement is true or false