What Do Astronomers Mean When They Say That the Universe

question 22

Multiple Choice

What do astronomers mean when they say that the universe is homogeneous?

• A) All stars in all galaxies have planetary systems just like ours.
• B) The universe looks exactly the same no matter what place you look.
• C) Galaxies are generally distributed similarly throughout the universe.
• D) Generally speaking, there is little difference between conditions on Earth, in the Sun, or in outer space.
• E) The universe looks the same at all times in its history.

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