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The Milky Way Galaxy — Quiz

Question 9 • VA Earth Systems Science

If astronomers discovered another region with very old stars, extremely low metallicity, and stars moving in chaotic orbits, which hypothesis would be best supported?

Answer
A
The region is part of a newly formed spiral arm filled with young very young stars.
B
The region was formed during a recent starburst in the bulge.
C
The region was formed by gas pulled from a nearby galaxy last year.
D
The region may be a remnant of an ancient interaction or collapse event.
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