Which of the Following Is a Good Analogy for Planetesimal

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a good analogy for planetesimal growth?

• A) rolling a snowball on the ground to build a snowman
• B) melting of a snowman on a warm sunny day
• C) getting your tongue stuck on a frozen pipe
• D) throwing a snowball through a heavy blizzard of snowflakes

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Definitions:

Selfishness

Behavior in which an individual puts its own interests above those of others, often at the expense of group welfare.

Behavioral Syndromes

Consistent patterns of behavior across different situations, often seen in animals, including humans, indicating a possible genetic or environmental basis.

Fitness

An organism's ability to survive and reproduce, thereby contributing its genes to the next generation.

Maladaptive

A trait or behavior that is detrimental to the survival or reproductive success of an organism.