Which Statement About the Magellanic Clouds Is False

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the Magellanic Clouds is false?

• A) They are companions of the Milky Way.
• B) They are both irregular galaxies.
• C) They contain regions of rapid star formation.
• D) They are close to the south pole of the sky.
• E) They are the two closest galaxies to us.

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Standard Normal Distribution

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Sample Size

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