Regarding the environment of a space station, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)There should be some flexibility in the use of living and work areas.
B)The lack of any noise on a space station is a significant stressor for many astronauts.
C)It is beneficial for astronauts to have some privacy with most preferring solitary pastimes, such as reading, writing, or watching movies.
D)Eating at least one meal together each day can help keep crew members working as a social unit.

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The statement about the lack of any noise being a significant stressor is false. Space stations are not silent; they have a constant background noise from the operation of life support systems and other equipment. Silence is not typically a stressor in these environments.

Regarding the Environment of a Space Station, Which of the Following