Regarding the Environment of a Space Station, Which of the Following

question 101

Multiple Choice

Regarding the environment of a space station, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Color-coding is used on walls, floors, and ceilings in space habitats, and furniture and controls are oriented to face the "ceiling" to help define rooms as "up" and "down."
• B)Since behavior patterns change over time, the design of the space habitat includes flexibility in the use of living and work areas.
• C)Sensory monotony has not been a problem in space because of the magnificent changing vistas of Earth below and the lack of noise aboard space habitats.
• D)Reading or listening to music has been shown to be a good way to psychologically withdraw from the group within confined living arrangements.

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