At Present, What Is the Primary Way That Astronomers Carry

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Multiple Choice

At present, what is the primary way that astronomers carry out SETI programs (that is, search for extraterrestrial intelligence) ?

• A)by using radio telescopes to search for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations
• B)by analyzing high- resolution images of nearby stars in search artificial structures
• C)by analyzing the spectra of extra- solar planets in an attempt to detect oxygen
• D)by searching for planets around distant stars
• E)by using X- ray telescopes to search for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations

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Scientific Terms

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Scientific Enquiry

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