Why Is the Daily Temperature Variation on Mars So Much

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why is the daily temperature variation on Mars so much larger than we experience on Earth?

• A)Mars spins slowly,so its nights are very long
• B)Mars is much darker than the Earth,so it absorbs more sunlight
• C)Mars's atmosphere is too thin to insulate the surface
• D)Mars has smaller internal heat sources than the Earth

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Definitions:

Respiratory Control Centers

Groups of neurons located in the brainstem that regulate the rhythm and depth of breathing based on the body's needs.

Thalamus

An essential brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting motor and sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Passive Process

A type of cellular activity that occurs without the requirement of energy input, such as diffusion or osmosis, following concentration gradients.

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort beyond the normal, passive exhalation, often used in respiratory tests.