Q: Process:  - Dead organic material accumulates on the bottom of oceans, riverbeds or swamps, mixing with mud and sand - Over time, more sediment piles on top - The resulting heat and pressure transforms the organic layer into a dark and waxy substance known as kerogen - Left alone, the kerogen molecules eventually crack - The molecules break up into shorter and lighter molecules composed almost solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms - It will turn into either petroleum or natural gas -   Perturbation hypothesis: suppose material is swept elsewhere happens, how will it affect LESS oil.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
A: yes

Q: Process:  - A satellite&#x27;s need is determined - A group of people work to design a satellite capable of accomplishing the need - A team designs the physical structure of the satellite - A crew builds the physical satellite - The satellite is packed into a capsule - The satellite capsule is loaded onto a rocket - The rocket is launched into space.  Perturbation hypothesis: suppose more teams designs satellites happens, how will it affect LESS or SMALLER satelites in space.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
A: yes

Q: Process:  - Sediment becomes loose from the rest of the soil - The sediment rolls down hill towards a river - The heavy items sink to the bottom - The lighter items float on the top and in convection cycles - As the river flows the sediment is moved - The sediment gets dumped through tributaries into lakes and the ocean - The sediment keeps moving around the world in convection currents.  Perturbation hypothesis: suppose more sediment gets dumped into tributaries happens, how will it affect more sediment gets dumped into lakes.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
A: yes

Q: Process:  - You breathe oxygen into your body through the nose or mouth - The oxygen travels to the lungs through the windpipe - The air sacs in the lungs send the oxygen into the blood stream - The carbon dioxide in the blood stream is transferred to the air sacs - The lungs expel through the nose or mouth back into the environment.  Perturbation hypothesis: suppose a breathing tube being inserted happens, how will it affect there will be more oxygen getting into the lungs.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
A:
yes