Because of the Ages of Globular Clusters in the Milky

question 33

Multiple Choice

Because of the ages of globular clusters in the Milky Way,we think our galaxy's early formation history was characterized by:

• A) one single cloud of gas gently collapsing and star formation proceeding slowly within it.
• B) one single cloud of gas that rapidly collapsed and turned most of its gas into stars.
• C) merging of protogalactic fragments that stimulated a high rate of star formation.
• D) slow merging of protogalactic fragments after they had already turned most of their gas into stars.

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