The Luminosity of a Star Is

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Multiple Choice

The luminosity of a star is

• A) its brightness as seen by people on Earth.
• B) its brightness if it were at a distance of 10 pc (32.6 ly) from Earth.
• C) its total energy output into all space.
• D) another name for its color or surface temperature.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Value

The degree to which a characteristic or action enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a given environment.

Effective Communication

Effective communication is the exchange of information in a manner that is clearly understood by all parties involved.

Neighboring Males

Refers to male individuals of a species living in close proximity to one another, often in the context of social structures, territory, and mating strategies.

Developmental Explanation

An account of how particular traits or behaviors emerge and change over an organism's lifespan.