Cosmic background radiation refers to

A. redshifted microwave radiation being emitted from the center of the universe.
B. the radiation emitted from galactic nuclei.
C. pockets of radiation found in certain quadrants of the observable universe.
D. uniformly distributed residual radiation that resulted from the Big Bang.


Answer: D

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