Mercury Appears from Spacecraft Photographs to Resemble the Moon in Its

question 225

Multiple Choice

Mercury appears from spacecraft photographs to resemble the Moon in its surface features but with one important difference,

• A) the presence of extensive plains between craters, in contrast to the surface of the Moon.
• B) the presence of retrograde direction of spin compared to most other planets and moons.
• C) evidence of active volcanoes on Mercury.
• D) the presence of clouds and a measurable and significant atmosphere on Mercury.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Supertaster

A person with a heightened sensitivity to tastes, especially bitter flavors, due to having more taste buds than average.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that are responsible for detecting the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that contributes to the sensory input, ultimately perceived and interpreted by the sensory organs after processing.