We Classify Galaxies by

question 58

Multiple Choice

We classify galaxies by

• A) their true shapes.
• B) how they appear in the sky.
• C) the amount of gas and dust in them.
• D) whether they are near or far from us.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Fibrosis

A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, leading to severe breathing difficulties.

Chronic Pulmonary Histoplasmosis

A long-term fungal infection of the lungs that can mimic tuberculosis, caused by inhaling spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum.

Pleurisy

An inflammation of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs, causing sharp chest pain with breathing.

Asbestosis

A chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, characterized by lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath.