Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Stars Twinkle

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why stars twinkle?

• A) variations in the diffraction limit of the atmosphere
• B) bending of light rays by turbulent layers in the atmosphere
• C) differential bending of visible wavelengths in the middle atmosphere
• D) bending of ultraviolet rays as they reflect back into space

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Definitions:

Chimpanzees

Highly intelligent primates, closely related to humans, known for their complex social behaviors and use of tools, inhabiting forests and savannas of Africa.

Gorillas

Large apes native to the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa and considered the largest living primates.

Modern Humans

Homo sapiens, the species to which all existing human beings belong, characterized by a highly developed brain, capable of abstract thinking, language, and the creation of complex tools and societies.

Brain Size

Refers to the volume or weight of the brain, often considered in relation to body size among species and associated with various cognitive and neurological functions.