An Astronomer Tells You That He Has Discovered a New

question 14

Multiple Choice

An astronomer tells you that he has discovered a new planet that he calls Planet X.All he knows about Planet X so far is that it has a very dense atmosphere with a temperature approximately 5 times warmer than that of Earth.What hypothesis can you reasonably make regarding the atmosphere of Planet X?

• A)The atmosphere of Planet X must not contain any oxygen,so people couldn't live there.
• B)Planet X cannot contain water in any form.
• C)The nitrogen cycle does not operate on Planet X in the same way it does on Earth.
• D)The atmosphere of Planet X has a higher concentration of greenhouse gases than Earth's does.

Understand the concept of in-group favoritism and its manifestations in societal interactions.

Comprehend the minimal group effect and its implications for social identity theory.

Appreciate the role of realistic conflict theory in explaining intergroup conflict and competition.

Recognize the discontinuity effect and its impact on group versus individual behavior in conflict situations.