Which of the Following Statements About the History of the Milky

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the history of the Milky Way is correct?

• A) The Milky Way was much larger in the past.
• B) The Milky Way evolved from smaller clumps of stars.
• C) The Milky Way has not evolved.
• D) The Milky Way is expanding.

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