Which of the Following Statements About Interstellar Matter Is FALSE

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about interstellar matter is FALSE?

• A) 99% of it is in the form of gas
• B) it is clumpy: much of it is distributed in patchy, irregular clouds
• C) the total mass in interstellar matter in our Galaxy is about 5% of the mass in stars
• D) if the matter were spread out evenly, it would be about as dense as the Earth's atmosphere
• E) it also includes grains of dust

Distinguish between genealogical trees and phylogenetic trees and their roles in representing evolutionary relationships.

Appreciate the evolution of specific anatomical features, such as the mammalian middle ear, and the selective pressures that influence such changes.

Understand the fundamental components and classifications of fossils.

Grasp the methods and technologies used in dating fossils and determining Earth's age.

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