We See the Universe Around Us Expanding, Which Gives Distant

question 88

Essay

We see the universe around us expanding, which gives distant galaxies an apparent velocity of 70 km/s/Mpc. If you were an astronomer living today in a galaxy that was located 1 billion light years away from us, at what rate would you see the galaxies moving away from you?

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Definitions:

Resource Extraction

The process of retrieving natural resources from the earth, such as minerals, oil, and gas, for human use.

Weak Property Rights

A situation where the legal protections and enforcement mechanisms for ensuring ownership and control over property are inadequate or not effectively implemented.

Renewable Resources

Natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

Harvest Rates

The proportion or quantity of crops or natural resources gathered within a specific period, often influenced by seasonal or environmental conditions.