A Value of for the Drake Equation Signifies That

question 27

Multiple Choice

A value of for the Drake equation signifies that

• A) 1 out of every 10 solar systems in our galaxy harbors intelligent life.
• B) 1 out of every 10 solar systems in our galaxy harbors life of some kind.
• C) 1 out of every 10 galaxies in our universe harbors intelligent life.
• D) 1 out of every 10 galaxies in our universe harbors life of some kind.

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Definitions:

Airway

The passageway by which air enters and exits the lungs, essential for breathing; obstruction or compromise can be life-threatening.

Parent-newborn Physical Contact

The direct skin-to-skin touch between a parent and their newborn baby, important for bonding and emotional development.

Cyanosis

Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an excess of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood or a structural defect in the hemoglobin molecule.

Anterior Fontanel

The soft spot on the top of a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet joined.