What allows us to understand the slow processes of star and galaxy formation?

Understanding the Formation and Evolution of Galaxies

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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Observing the universe in real-time
Simulating the universe in a lab
Studying different stages of similar events across the universe
Direct observation of a single event
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is it difficult to understand the formation of the first galaxies?
They formed too quickly
They were small and dim
They were made of unknown materials
They were too large and bright
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is believed to have caused the initial clumping of matter in the early universe?
Magnetic forces
Solar radiation
Dark matter and gas
Cosmic winds
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one uncertainty about the formation of the first stars?
The temperature of the first stars
The exact chemical composition of stars
The color of the first stars
The timeline of when the first stars ignited
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What might have happened to early star clusters according to the video?
They were blown apart by supernovae
They turned into black holes
They formed stable galaxies immediately
They disappeared without a trace
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a challenge in defining when a cluster of stars becomes a galaxy?
The number of stars required
The brightness of the stars
The presence of dark matter
The size of the cluster
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How many galaxies exist in the universe today compared to 13.8 billion years ago?
Fewer galaxies today
Bajillions of galaxies today
The same number of galaxies
No galaxies today
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