Which of the Following Statements Explains Why Stars Are Not

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explains why stars are not visible during the day?

• A)The light from the sun is too bright
• B)The light from the stars is absorbed and scattered by the atmosphere and does not reach the ground.
• C)The brightness of scattered light from the sky prevents the visibility of weaker light from the stars.
• D)The Earth is pointed away from the centre of the galaxy.

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Definitions:

Cranial

Pertaining to the skull or cranium, which houses and protects the brain.

Anatomical Position

A standard position in which the body stands upright with arms at the sides and palms facing forward, used as a reference in describing the relation of body parts to one another.

Histology

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

Cephalic

Relating to the head or the head end of the body, often used in medical contexts to describe location or direction.