Which of the Following Provides the Best Evidence That the Milky

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best evidence that the Milky Way's halo formed before its disk?

• A) the prevalence of Population II stars in the halo
• B) the lack of gas and dust in the disk
• C) spiral structure in the disk
• D) all of the above

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