Most Interstellar Clouds Remain Stable in Size Because the Force

question 7

Multiple Choice

Most interstellar clouds remain stable in size because the force of gravity is opposed by ________ within the cloud.

• A) thermal pressure
• B) degeneracy pressure
• C) radiation pressure
• D) stellar winds

---

Definitions:

Proficient

Having a high level of skill or expertise in a particular area or activity.

Specialized Task

An organizational duty or responsibility that requires specific skills or expertise, often designed to be performed by individuals or teams with particular qualifications.

Precambrian

denotes the vast period of time before the Cambrian period, covering the formation of the Earth until about 541 million years ago.

Paleozoic

An era of geological time from about 541 to 252 million years ago, marked by the development of early life forms to the advent of reptiles and the end of the Permian period.