2. The geologic time scale (GTS) is a system of chronological dating that relates geological strata (stratigraphy) to time. It is used by geologists, paleontologists, and other Earth scientists to describe the timing and relationships of events that have occurred during Earth's history.
3. the answer is B
4. The ones furthest from the surface
5. The answer is D
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The right you're thinking of is the right of asylum, given by another (not home country) country to individuals when they are prosecuted in or by their own country.
<u>Answer</u>:
B: tax cuts increased funding for defense spending
This statement is not a reason the national debt rose during Ronald Reagan’s term as President.
<u>Explanation</u>:
Ronald Reagan became the President of US in 1981. His economic policies are also referred to as ‘Reaganomics’. According to his economic policies, he lowered the tax rates and increased military spending. Many government programs like Social Security, Medicaid and so on were either cut or experienced less funding during his presidency.
But result of this Reaganomics are still debated. Critics point out that the national public debt tripled in nominal terms during Reagan's tenure and worsened the income gap.
Mental competency will be determined by the court. Metal competency is the capacity to execute legal contracts. Such a determination is a judicial decision and it is made by courts. One can be determined as incompetent if they are mentally incapacitated or actively psychotic