In the context of life in the universe, which of the following discoveries of astronomy suggests that there has been plenty of time for life to have appeared and evolved elsewhere?
A) the universe is very large
B) the universe is very old
C) the laws of physics are the same everywhere
D) the building blocks of life are common

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The fact that the universe is very old suggests that there has been plenty of time for life to have appeared and evolved elsewhere. If the universe were young, there may not have been enough time for life to develop. The other choices also have implications for the possibility of life in the universe, but the age of the universe is the most significant factor in terms of time available for life to develop.

In the Context of Life in the Universe, Which of the Following