When We See a Meteor Shower,it Means That

question 80

Multiple Choice

When we see a meteor shower,it means that

• A)the solar wind is unusually strong.
• B)an Earth-approaching asteroid has recently come very close to our planet.
• C)you should duck and run for cover to avoid being blasted on the head by a rock from space.
• D)Earth is crossing the orbit of a comet.

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Definitions:

Stroboscopic Movement

An optical illusion where continuous motion is perceived from a series of rapidly presented, static images.

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in the visual images that each eye perceives because of the varying angles from which each eye views the world, contributing to depth perception.

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, often occurring after damage to the primary visual cortex.

Linear Perspective

A technique used in art and photography that creates the illusion of depth and distance by converging parallel lines towards a single point on the horizon.