Neil takes a nonstop flight from the northwestern United States to the southeastern United States, crossing three time zones. On his first night, it is likely that he will
A) have trouble falling asleep at his regular time because it is three hours later in the Southeast.
B) be excessively sleepy because of the different climate in the Southeast.
C) have more vivid dreams because of the extended length of the plane trip.
D) have fewer dreams because of the impact of stress on REM sleep.

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Crossing three time zones will result in a significant change in Neil's circadian rhythm, making it more difficult for him to fall asleep at his regular time. This is known as jet lag, a common phenomenon experienced by travelers who cross multiple time zones. The change in climate and the length of the plane trip are unlikely to have a significant impact on his sleep. Stress can impact sleep, but there is no specific indication that Neil will experience enough stress to affect his dreaming.

Neil Takes a Nonstop Flight from the Northwestern United States