A General Rule for Estimating the Distance in Kilometers Between

question 2

Multiple Choice

A general rule for estimating the distance in kilometers between you and a lightning bolt is to count the number of seconds between the time you see the flash and the time you hear the thunder and then divide by

• A)2
• B)3
• C)4
• D)5
• E)None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

Painful Stimulus

A stimulus that is physically uncomfortable or hurtful, often triggering a reflexive withdrawal or response to stop the pain.

Motor Response

The physical reaction of the body to a stimulus, involving movement of muscles.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Sensory Nerves

Nerves that transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.