The Distance-Measuring Techniques, Arranged in Order of the Distance for Which

question 19

Multiple Choice

The distance-measuring techniques, arranged in order of the distance for which they are MOST effective (from least to most) are

• A) Cepheid variables, spectroscopic parallax, Type Ia supernovae, and Tully-Fisher relation.
• B) spectroscopic parallax, Tully-Fisher relation, Cepheid variables, and Type Ia supernovae.
• C) spectroscopic parallax, Cepheid variables, Tully-Fisher relation, and Type Ia supernovae.
• D) Cepheid variables, spectroscopic variables, Type Ia supernovae, and Tully-Fisher relation.

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Definitions:

Geologic Process

Natural mechanisms that lead to the formation, alteration, and deformation of rocks and Earth materials.

Electromagnetic Energy

Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that is propagated through space or matter, comprising both electric and magnetic wave components.

Fossils

Remains or impressions of ancient organisms preserved in rock or other geological materials.

Impact Craters

Circular depressions on the surface of planets, moons, or other celestial bodies, formed by the high-speed impact of a meteoroid, asteroid, or comet.