Meteor Showers Appear as If They Are Coming from One

question 50

Multiple Choice

Meteor showers appear as if they are coming from one particular place in the sky because:

• A) that is the direction in which the comet is coming toward us
• B) that is the direction in which the comet is moving away from us
• C) that is the direction toward which Earth is traveling
• D) that is the direction Earth just passed
• E) that is the location in the sky from which the meteors originate

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Definitions:

Menstrual Cycle

The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible, including the process of ovulation and menstruation.

Infradian Rhythm

Biological rhythms with a cycle longer than 24 hours, such as menstrual cycles or seasonal behaviors.

Circannual Rhythm

Biological processes that occur on an annual or yearly cycle.

Rhythmical Movement

Repetitive, patterned physical motion, which can be involuntary, such as breathing, or intentional, such as dancing.