All of the Terms in the Drake Equation Are Estimates

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the terms in the Drake equation are estimates.In the next decade,which of these estimates is likely to improve the most because of better observational data?

• A)number of stars in the Milky Way
• B)fraction of stars with planets
• C)number of planets per star in the habitable zone
• D)fraction of planets where life evolves to intelligence

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Information Processing

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External Forces

Factors outside an organization that can affect its performance, including economic, social, political, and technological influences.

Accomplishments

Achievements or tasks that have been completed successfully, often recognized and celebrated for their value and impact.

Cogs

Individuals or elements considered as parts of a larger system or mechanism, each contributing to the functioning of the whole but often seen as interchangeable.