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What degree did Eugene Shoemaker receive from the California Institute of Technology?

• Master's degree in geology

• Bachelor's degree in geology

• Doctorate in astrophysics

• Bachelor's degree in astronomy

For which organization did Eugene Shoemaker work from 1948 to 1993?

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

• California Institute of Technology

• Princeton University

What significant contribution did Eugene Shoemaker make in the field of planetary science?

• He discovered the volcanic origin of Meteor Crater.

• He established the first observatory on the moon.

• He helped to confirm the impact origin of Meteor Crater in Arizona.

• He was the first to walk on the moon.

What role did Eugene Shoemaker have after his tenure at the U.S. Geological Survey?

• He became a professor at the California Institute of Technology.

• He served as a scientist emeritus.

• He worked as an astronaut for NASA.

• He retired from scientific work.

What is B. F. Skinner known as the father of?

• Psychoanalysis

• Behaviorism

• Humanism

• Cognitive Psychology

Which university did B. F. Skinner serve as a professor?

• Yale University

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• University of Chicago

According to B. F. Skinner, what does behavior depend on?

• Genetic predisposition

• Conscious thought

• Previous actions

• Environmental factors

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What is Nikola Tesla best known for?

• Inventing the light bulb

• Contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system

• Inventing the telephone

• Discovering the law of gravity

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During the "War of Currents," what type of electricity did Nikola Tesla advocate for use in homes?

• Direct Current (DC)

• Alternating Current (AC)

• Static Electricity

• Quantum Electricity

With which company was Nikola Tesla successful in promoting Alternating Current (AC)?

• General Electric

• Westinghouse

• Tesla Motors

• Edison Electric