Evidence for the Conclusion That the Longer-Living Gamma-Ray Bursts Are

question 136

Multiple Choice

Evidence for the conclusion that the longer-living gamma-ray bursts are very distant comes from the

• A) extreme redshift of emission lines in the visible spectrum detected after a gamma-ray burst.
• B) delay in the arrival of the visible pulse behind the gamma-ray pulse, caused by the passage of the light through optically thick intergalactic material.
• C) spread in arrival times of different gamma-ray photon energies, indicating a long passage through intergalactic gas.
• D) observations of afterglows inside distant galaxies.

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Identify different types of government assistance programs and their objectives.

Comprehend the determination and implications of the poverty line.

Compare income distribution and inequality among countries and over time within the U.S.

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