Because of the Ages of Globular Clusters in the Milky

question 7

Multiple Choice

Because of the ages of globular clusters in the Milky Way, we think our galaxy's early formation history was characterized by

• A) one single cloud of gas gently collapsing and star formation proceeding slowly within it.
• B) one single cloud of gas that rapidly collapsed and turned most of its gas into stars.
• C) the merging of protogalactic fragments that stimulated a high rate of star formation.
• D) the merging of globular clusters that were already fully-formed.
• E) the merging of two galaxies, each about half as massive as the Milky Way is today.

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Definitions:

Merger

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Clayton Act

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