Which of the Following Is Not a Strong Argument for the Theory

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a strong argument for the theory that some large elliptical galaxies formed as the result of galaxy collisions?

• A)Computer simulations predict that the product of a galaxy collision is generally an elliptical galaxy.
• B)Elliptical galaxies dominate the population in dense galaxy clusters.
• C)Galaxy collisions are common and most galaxies in the universe are elliptical.
• D)Some elliptical galaxies are surrounded by shells of stars.
• E)Some ellipticals have stars and gas that rotate opposite to the rest of the galaxy.

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