The Sun Provided ____ in Order to Power the Development

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Sun provided ____ in order to power the development of life on early Earth.

• A) continual energy
• B) a temperature range for liquid water to form
• C) radiation to power mutations
• D) continual energy and a temperature range for liquid water to form
• E) continual energy, a temperature range for liquid water to form, and radiation to power mutations

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Definitions:

Information-Processing Approach

The information-processing approach is a cognitive framework that examines how humans encode, process, store, and retrieve information, similar to the operations of a computer.

Passive Participant

Refers to an individual engaging in an activity or experiment with minimal involvement or without actively influencing the outcome or process.

Cognitive Development

Refers to the growth and change in intellectual capabilities, such as thought, reasoning, and problem-solving, that occur throughout a person's lifespan.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development and his theory of cognitive development.