Why Is It Believed That Life Cannot Evolve on a Planet

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why is it believed that life cannot evolve on a planet that orbits a spectral type A, B, or O star

• A)These stars produce too much infrared radiation which would destroy carbon-based organisms.
• B)These stars have very small life zones.
• C)These stars are not capable of producing planets.
• D)These stars do not remain on the main sequence long enough for life to evolve.
• E)These stars take too long to form.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, the left and right hemispheres, each responsible for different functions and controlling opposite sides of the body.

Perceiving

The process of becoming aware or conscious of something through the senses.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain that processes and interprets sensory information from various parts of the body, involved in detecting touch, temperature, pain, and body position.

Occipital Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.