Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 11

question 9

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 Today, Secchi's system of classification is considered out of date, and a more detailed classification system has emerged, grouping stars into seven classes based on surface temperature, color, and size.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 word signals a time transition?

• A) studied
• B) classification
• C) today
• D) emerged

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Definitions:

New Data Type

A user-defined or built-in type that is added to a programming language to represent a specific kind of data or information.

Uppercase Names

Refers to names written entirely in uppercase letters, often used for constants in programming.

Typedef Statements

Statements in C programming that create aliases for existing data types or structures, simplifying code readability and maintenance.

Preprocessor

A tool or phase in compilers that processes code before compilation, handling directives for conditional compilation and inclusion of files.