Where Does Most Star Formation Occur in the Milky Way

question 66

Multiple Choice

Where does most star formation occur in the Milky Way Galaxy?

• A)in the spiral arms
• B)everywhere throughout the galactic disk
• C)within the halo
• D)in the central bulge

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Definitions:

Vertebral Arteries

Arteries that ascend in the neck and supply blood to the brain and spinal column.

Velocity

The rate of change of an object's position with respect to time, incorporating both speed and the direction of movement.

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries leading into capillaries, key in regulating blood flow and pressure.

Aorta

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into smaller arteries.