To Establish the Scale of the Solar System, We Need

question 19

Multiple Choice

To establish the scale of the solar system, we need to measure the distance to one object orbiting the Sun. Venus was first used for this purpose, but in the 1930's astronomers organized an international campaign to measure the distance to:

• A) Mars
• B) the Moon
• C) the asteroid Eros
• D) Pluto because of its great distance from the Sun
• E) Mercury
• Section 19.2: Surveying the Stars

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Definitions:

Collective Memory

The shared pool of knowledge and information in the memories of two or more members of a social group that is significantly influenced by social identity and group dynamics, leading to a common representation of past events.

Nominal Group's Memory

The collective memory and recall ability of a group working in a nominal setting, where the members operate individually rather than through interactive discussion.

Cognitive Biases

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.

Confirmation Bias

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms previously existing beliefs or biases.