Humans Cannot Survive on the Surface of Mars for Long

question 40

Multiple Choice

Humans cannot survive on the surface of Mars for long periods of time because

• A) there is not enough oxygen in the atmosphere.
• B) the range in temperature between day and night is too large.
• C) the flux of ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface is too high.
• D) All of the above are valid reasons.

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Definitions:

Higher-order Conditioning

A complex form of classical conditioning where a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, rather than with an unconditioned stimulus, to elicit a response.

Discriminative Stimuli

Refer to environmental cues or signals that indicate the probable consequence of a particular behavior, guiding organisms to respond accordingly.

Nausea-inducing

Descriptive of something that causes a sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach, leading to the urge to vomit.

Garcia

Likely refers to John Garcia, a researcher known for his work in taste aversion and how organisms learn to avoid certain stimuli.