There are three meanings.
1. the process or fact of isolating or being isolated.
2. denoting a hospital or ward for patients with contagious or infectious diseases.
3. an instance of isolating something, especially a compound or microorganism.
1. Bhutan
2. Nepal
3. Tajikistan
Each one exceeds 10,000 avg. feet, Bhutan being the tallest avg.
Theory is the correct answer. A scientific theory explains something about the natural world and can be tested via the scientific method to provide a reliable account of why something happens. If it has been suitably tested, it can be provisionally accepted by the scientific community.
What is it for tho. ?
Greenhouse emissions of tar sand, per barrel, are more than conventional crude oil. This is because, it takes more energy to extract the bitumen from the tar sand and more so, to convert the bitumen to usable oil taking up even more energy. This energy is usually derived from burning natural gas. Emissions by tar sand are approximately 100 kg CO2 per barrel while conventional oil is approximately 30 kg CO2 per barrel.
