As Shown Above, Which Contributes the Most to the Total

question 42

Multiple Choice

As shown above, which contributes the most to the total noise in the region that may be likely for interstellar communication?

• A) noise from galaxy
• B) noise from Earth's atmosphere
• C) background radiation and/or noise from Earth's atmosphere
• D) quantum mechanical noise

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