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The base of Corsica formed during the ________ period from metamorphic rock schist
Paleozoic
Submergence during ________ Era led to the production of sedimentary materials like limestone on the eastern coast
Mesozoic
Tertiary period eruption caused the island to rise, resulting in a variety of ________ rocks throughout the topography
igneous
Distinctive features like Restonica Valley and Aguilas de Bevella shaped by erosion from ________ Age to present
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Understanding Corsica's geology requires understanding its history, environment, and ________
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The brain uses a single channel model, only one task can use ________ resource at a time
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Match the geological event with its impact on Corsica:
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Match the following statements about geology and biodiversity in Corsica:
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Match the following about human history and geology in Corsica:
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Match the cognitive function with its effect on personal and professional lives:
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Match the following statements about time management with their implications:
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Match the elements of cognitive functions with their effects on attention and mood regulation:
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Study Notes
- Lecture is about the geology of Corsica, a Mediterranean island with distinct geological past
- Island's base formed during Paleozoic period from metamorphic rock schist
- Geology of Corsica involves relentless geological processes and dramatic interactions on and below Earth's surface
- Submergence during Mesozoic Era led to production of sedimentary materials like limestone on eastern coast
- Tertiary period eruption caused island to rise, resulting in variety of igneous rocks throughout topography
- Distinctive features like Restonica Valley and Aguilas de Bevella shaped by erosion from Ice Age to present
- Geology has influenced Corsica's history, environment, and culture, with unexpected links and complexity
- Biodiversity influenced by geology, with various soils and plant species
- Human history shaped by geology, from prehistoric copper mine to modern vineyard farming on limestone soils
- Understanding Corsica's geology requires understanding its history, environment, and culture
Conversation:
- Student expresses difficulty balancing academic work and personal life
- Professor suggests organizing time efficiently and prioritizing tasks
- Physical health and sleep also important for mental performance
- Balance is key to managing time effectively
Lecture:
- Human brain is complex network with limitations
- Attention is a limited resource and multitasking is not performing several things at once
- Brain uses single channel model, only one task can use attentional resource at a time
- Prefrontal cortex can only handle one task at a time
- Multitasking can result in inefficiencies, mistakes, and stress
- Attention and mood regulation are closely related
- Lack of sleep can make it difficult to pay attention and focus
- Understanding these cognitive functions can help navigate personal and professional lives.
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Description
Explore the geological history of Corsica, from Paleozoic metamorphic rocks to Tertiary period igneous rocks, and learn how it has influenced the island's environment, culture, and biodiversity. Delve into the cognitive functions related to attention, multitasking, and mental performance, and understand how they impact personal and professional lives.