Which of the Answers Below Is NOT a Factor in the Drake

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the answers below is NOT a factor in the Drake equation estimating the number of communicative technological civilizations in our galaxy?

• A) the number of stars in our galaxy..
• B) the fraction of stars with planets
• C) the number of suitable planets (with liquid water)per system of planets
• D) the fraction of suitable planets on which life arises.
• E) the distance of the Earth from our sun.

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