Which of the Following Astronomical Objects Can Be Described as Follows

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following astronomical objects can be described as follows: "Starlike in appearance;a spectrum showing very high redshift;and energy output of about 1000 galaxies from a small region about 1 light-year across"?

• A) A giant molecular cloud
• B) A quasar
• C) The center of our Galaxy
• D) A supernova explosion in a neighboring galaxy

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Definitions:

Rib

A long, curved bone surrounding the chest cavity that protects the heart and lungs and serves as attachment for chest muscles.

Vertebra

One of the individual bones that form the vertebral column in vertebrates, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Intervertebral Foramen

The opening between adjacent vertebrae through which spinal nerves exit the spinal column.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that originate from the spinal cord and branch out to various parts of the body, carrying messages to and from the brain.