The Great Abundance of Heavy Elements on Planet Earth Tells

question 51

Multiple Choice

The great abundance of heavy elements on Planet Earth tells us that the Sun must be _______.

• A) a first-generation star
• B) a nebula
• C) at least a third-generation star
• D) nearing the end of its stellar life cycle

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