In the Figure Below, Which of the Dips in the Brightness

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the figure below, which of the dips in the brightness of the star is (are) caused by the transit of the planet with the largest orbital period?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) A and B
• E) B and C

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Definitions:

Estivate

A period of dormancy or inactivity observed in some animals during hot or dry seasons to conserve energy.

Rainy Season

A period of the year characterized by increased rainfall compared to other periods, typically influenced by geographic and climatic factors.

Southern Hemisphere

The half of the Earth that is south of the Equator, characterized by opposite seasons to the Northern Hemisphere.

Boreal Forest

The northern coniferous forest biome found primarily in Canada, northern Europe, and Siberia; also called taiga.