Which of the Following Statements Comparing Halo Stars to Our

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing halo stars to our Sun is not true?

• A)Most stars in the halo contain a much lower percentage of heavy elements than the Sun.
• B)Most stars in the halo are less luminous than the Sun.
• C)Most stars in the halo have either died or are in their final stages of life, while the Sun is only in about the middle of its lifetime.
• D)Most stars in the halo have cooler surface temperatures than the Sun.

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