A Value of N = 0

question 37

Multiple Choice

A value of N = 0.1 for the Drake equation signifies that:

• A)one out of every 10 solar systems in our galaxy harbors intelligent life
• B)one out of every 10 solar systems in our galaxy harbors life of some kind
• C)one out of every 10 galaxies in our universe harbors intelligent life
• D)one out of every 10 galaxies in our universe harbors life of some kind
• E)approximately one intelligent civilization in the universe is created every 10 billion years.

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