Which Characteristic Is Not Generally True of a Starburst Galaxy

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is not generally true of a starburst galaxy?

• A)The observed features that cause us to classify it as a "starburst" must be only temporary phenomena in the galaxy's history.
• B)Its rate of star formation is many times higher than the rate of star formation in the Milky Way.
• C)Supernovae occur so frequently that their effects combine to drive a galactic wind that blows material into intergalactic space.
• D)The observed features of the starburst are thought to be caused by the presence of a supermassive black hole in the galaxy's center.

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