Consider the Following Data for Four Stars

question 116

Multiple Choice

Consider the following data for four stars:

-Suppose that you are looking at the sky at about midnight on the winter solstice.Which star will be nearest to your meridian?

• A)Alpha Centauri
• B)Sirius
• C)Spica
• D)Deneb

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Definitions:

Mental Alertness

A state of being awake and responsive to stimuli, indicating an ability to think clearly and quickly.

Caffeinated Beverage

A drink that contains caffeine, a natural stimulant that is found in coffee, tea, and cacao plants, known to enhance alertness and reduce feelings of tiredness.

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds, characterized by random movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.

REM Deprivation

The condition of being deprived of Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a crucial stage of the sleep cycle known for dreaming and important for memory consolidation.