The term light year describes a measurement of _____.

A. Distance
B. Prior experiences
C. Limited course offerings
D. Poverty


Ans: A. Distance

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A. Zero B. m C. 2m D. 3m E. 4m

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A) extinction. B) reddening. C) absorption. D) emission. E) scattering.

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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

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