Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 11

question 18

Multiple Choice

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 11 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passages. ​
In 1863 Secchi studied 4,000 different star patterns and concluded that every star in the sky could be categorized into one of five classes based on unique patterns. At the time, such a classification was revolutionary. It formed a new understanding of the universe. Today, Secchi's system of classification is considered out of date, and a more detailed classification system has emerged, grouping stars into seven classes based on surface temperature, color, and size.
​ What inference can be drawn from the passage?

• A)Secchi studied 4,000 different star patterns.
• B)Stars share the same surface temperature.
• C)Classifying stars was uncommon in 1863.
• D)Secchi's system is still in use today.

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