Which of the Following Statements Is an Overall Summary of the Findings

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an overall summary of the findings from the Viking biology experiments?

• A) the Martial soil showed no signs of chemical or biological activity
• B) the Martian soil showed clear signs of biological activity
• C) the Martian soil was chemically reactive but showed no conclusive signs of biological activity
• D) the Martian soil contained organic molecules but showed no signs of biological activity

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Definitions:

Momoyama

A period in Japanese history (1573–1603), characterized by a unique style of art and architecture that emerged during the transition from feudal Japan to the unified Edo period.

Nara

A city in Japan known for its historic temples and artwork from the Japanese Nara period (710-794).

Muromachi

A period in Japanese history (1336-1573) characterized by the cultural achievements and military conflicts during the rule of the Ashikaga Shogunate.

Edo

The historical name for Tokyo during the period from 1603 to 1868, when it was the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan.