4. How does the author's discussion of Loeb's equation in paragraph 29 contribute to the
development of ideas in the text?
O A It shows how Loeb's equation depends on the
use of the Drake Equation to determine both
time and place for alien life.
OB It emphasizes the importance of identifying the
likelihood of alien life before attempting to
contact it.
OC It reveals how math guides scientists to get
closer to finding the possibility of alien life, one
variable at a time.
OD It shows how scientists' contact with alien life
relies on Loeb's equation as it determines when
aliens will exist