What Observed Feature of the Milky Way Is Better Explained

question 54

Multiple Choice

What observed feature of the Milky Way is better explained by the bottom-up hypothesis of galactic formation, as opposed to the monolithic collapse model?

• A) The elongated shape of the central bulge of the galaxy
• B) The different metallicities of the bulge and disk of the galaxy
• C) The difference in age of globular clusters
• D) The supermassive black hole found at center of the galaxy
• E) The very little gas or dust that halo contains

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