Describe the stages of sleep by addressing the following questions: When does each stage typically occur during the sleep cycle?
What is the characteristic brain wave activity and autonomic response (where applicable) for each stage of sleep?
What is the typical reaction of a person when awakened at each stage?

What is the rationale for government provision of education? -not all incomes are equal, but everyone has the right to education regardless of wealth. -potential students consider only their personal benefits gained from education, but the rest of society benefits, too. -no education would be provided in the absence of government provision because everyone would consume it without paying. -the cost of providing education for the entire public is too large. -the government can provide education at a much lower cost than the private sector.

Which statement describes absolute and apparent brightness? absolute brightness and apparent brightness are identical ways to describe the brightness of a star. absolute brightness and apparent brightness change with the distance from the star to the observer. absolute brightness depends on the distance from the star to the observer, whereas apparent brightness is always the same. absolute brightness is the actual amount of light produced by the star, whereas apparent brightness changes with distance from the observer.

How do earth’s systems interact with each other?