Based on Current Evidence, Which of the Following Statements About

question 68

Multiple Choice

Based on current evidence, which of the following statements about gamma ray bursts is true?

• A)All those that we have detected occurred in distant galaxies.
• B)All gamma ray bursts are produced by supernovae.
• C)They come primarily from the Milky Way's central black hole.
• D)They occur in the same types of close binary systems that produce X- ray bursts.

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Definitions:

Key Idea

A central concept or principle that is foundational to understanding a broader topic or theory.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group which can affect their performance in various activities.

Biased Test

An assessment that consistently produces unfair or unrepresentative results for certain groups of people.

Claude Steele

An American social psychologist known for his work on stereotype threat and its effects on performance in various domains, such as academic achievement.