Apart from Its Distance from Its Parent Star, What Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Apart from its distance from its parent star, what is the next most important factor that determines a planet's habitability?

• A) whether it has a large moon
• B) the size of the planet
• C) the chemical composition of its atmosphere
• D) the chemical composition of its surface

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in experimental research that is expected to change as a result of manipulations in the independent variable.

Cause-Effect Relationship

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), demonstrating a connection between actions and outcomes.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.