Since Mars Is 1

question 45

Multiple Choice

Since Mars is 1.5 AU from the Sun, how long would it take for sunlight to reach the surface of Mars?

• A) 4 min
• B) 8 min
• C) 12 min
• D) 1 hr
• E) 4 hr

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Alert

A state of active attention or vigilance that enables an individual to be ready to respond to certain stimuli or situations.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that serves as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Touch

A sensation perceived through the skin, involving physical contact and often associated with emotional and social communication.