Answer to Question #256859 in English for samantha

Question

C. Directions:  Identify and underline a word or words that signal/s a definition in each passage.  

 

8. In addition to the examination of historical records, a study of the geologic record of past seismic activities, called paleoseismology; can be used to evaluate the occurrence and size of earthquakes in the region. Geomorphic (surface landform) and trench studies may reveal the number of past seismic events, slip per event, and timing of the events at a specific fault.  

 

9. Average raw scores on IQ tests have been rising for years (Flynn, 1984, 1987, 1999), by an estimated three IQ points per decade (Neisser, 1998). This rise, known as the Flynn effect, has received much attention, though its exact nature was recently questioned.  

 

 

10. Procrastination refers to deliberately putting off one's intended actions.  

Answer 1

The words in bold in the below passages are the words that signal/s a definition in each passage.

8. In addition to the examination of historical records, a study of the geologic record of past seismic activities, called paleoseismology; can be used to evaluate the occurrence and size of earthquakes in the region. Geomorphic (surface landform) and trench studies may reveal the number of past seismic events, slip per event, and timing of the events at a specific fault.  

 

9. Average raw scores on IQ tests have been rising for years (Flynn, 1984, 1987, 1999), by an estimated three IQ points per decade (Neisser, 1998). This rise, known as the Flynn effect, has received much attention, though its exact nature was recently questioned.  

10. Procrastination refers to deliberately putting off one's intended actions.