What is a galaxy?

A. An area of a planet with a large concentration of meteor craters
B. A large grouping or cluster of stars
C. A long chain of active volcanoes
D. A very long distance measured by the speed of light


Answer: B

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What does the following element description actually mean? hydrogen-2

A) a hydrogen with one neutron and one proton B) a hydrogen with two neutrons C) a hydrogen with two protons D) a molecule of hydrogen gas E) two hydrogen atoms

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