In Order of Visual Luminosity at the Start,which Is Most

question 40

Multiple Choice

In order of visual luminosity at the start,which is most luminous?

• A) a red supergiant
• B) a planetary nebula
• C) a nova
• D) a type I supernova
• E) a type II supernova

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Definitions:

Oceanic Plateau

Elevated regions of the ocean floor, characterized by a relatively flat topography, and often formed by volcanism or large igneous provinces.

Back-Arc Spreading

The formation of new oceanic crust behind a volcanic arc, resulting from the divergent movement of plates at a convergent boundary, a reiteration emphasizing plate tectonic mechanisms.

Mesozoic Jurassic

A geologic period within the Mesozoic Era, known for the dominance of dinosaurs and the presence of significant geological and climatic changes.

Thrust Sheets

Large sections of the Earth's crust that have been moved horizontally over other rocks by tectonic forces.