When Discovered in the 1960's, A(n) ___________ Was Found to Emit

question 108

Multiple Choice

When discovered in the 1960's, a(n) ___________ was found to emit large amounts of energy, but through visual and radio telescopes appeared to be a single point of light much like a star.

• A)a planet like Venus
• B)E galaxy
• C)spiral galaxy
• D)double-lobed radio galaxy
• E)quasar

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Definitions:

Nativists

Scholars who argue that certain skills or abilities are innate and hard-wired into the brain at birth.

Nature

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.

Heritability Estimates

Statistical measures that indicate how much of the variation in a particular trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences.