Irregular Galaxies, Although Small, Have Large Star- Forming (HII) Regions

question 96

True/False

Irregular galaxies, although small, have large star- forming (HII) regions and much ongoing star formation for their size.

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Definitions:

Home Range

A geographic area that an individual animal seldom or never leaves. Compare with range.

Sexual Selection

A form of natural selection where individuals with certain inherited characteristics are more likely than others to obtain mates.

Reproductive Advantage

An evolutionary benefit that increases an organism's chances of reproducing and passing its genes to the next generation.

Natural Selection

A process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.