When people refer to cognitive ability, they usually are referencing the general overall cognitive ability, also called

G-factor

Explanation:

G-factor: In psychology, the term "G-factor" is also referred to as "general intelligence factor, general intelligence, or general mental ability". It is described as a construct that is being proposed in the psychometric investigations associated with human intelligence & cognitive abilities. However, the g-factor only targets a specific measure of "general intelligence".

In the question above, the given statement represents "g-factor".

answer; jacques cartier;

answereruption of molten material; magnetic stripes in the rock of the ocean floor; the age of the rocks themselves;