That Polaris Will Not Always Be the Pole Star Is

question 89

Multiple Choice

That Polaris will not always be the pole star is due to:

• A)the sidereal day being shorter than the solar day.
• B)precession shifting the celestial pole.
• C)the Moon following the ecliptic, instead of the equator.
• D)the Earth's revolution being slightly less than exactly 365.25 days.
• E)the Solar winds blowing the Earth farther away from the Sun.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The network of nerves located outside the central nervous system, involved in transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to specific sensory stimuli, such as light, sound, or touch, and transmit signals to the nervous system.

Subliminal Movements

Movements that occur below the threshold of conscious awareness, often too minor or rapid to be noticed.

Larynx

The larynx, commonly known as the voice box, is an organ in the upper airway involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.