All the Following Types of Objects Are Found Almost Exclusively

question 110

Multiple Choice

All the following types of objects are found almost exclusively in the disk (rather than the halo) of the Milky Way except ________.

• A) globular clusters
• B) young stars
• C) X-ray binaries
• D) high-mass, red supergiant stars

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Definitions:

Empirical Measure

A quantitative determination obtained through observation and experimentation rather than theory.

Variable

A measure that can change from time to time or from observation to observation.

Causality

Describes a relationship where one event (the cause) directly affects the outcome of another event (the effect).

Normative Question

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