The ________ Method Finds Exoplanets by the Small Brightness Change

question 35

Short Answer

The ________ method finds exoplanets by the small brightness change caused when anexoplanet passes in front of a background star, causing the light to magnify.

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Definitions:

Secondary Consumers

Organisms that feed on primary consumers in an ecosystem; they are typically carnivores or omnivores.

Secondary Consumers

Organisms, typically animals, that obtain energy by consuming primary consumers, which are herbivores.

Radiant Energy

Energy that travels by waves or particles, particularly electromagnetic radiation such as light and heat.

Photosynthesis

A process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organism's activities.