Which Wavelength Region Is Most Useful for Investigating Dense Cores

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which wavelength region is most useful for investigating dense cores inside giant molecular clouds?

• A) Infrared
• B) X-rays
• C) Ultraviolet
• D) Optical (visual)

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Equator

An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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Climate Change

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