What is the reference that astronomers use to denote the luminosity of stars?

A) the luminosity of the Sun
B) the luminosity of the Northern Star
C) the luminosity of Proxima Centauri, our solar system's closest neighbor star
D) the luminosity of the cluster of stars at the center of the Milky Way galaxy


A

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Rebel groups fighting for greater rights and independence from a central government commonly result in

A) a poor standard of living. B) an improved governmental system. C) peace between national groups. D) civil wars.

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sphenopsids to gymnosperms. What changes in plant structures were required to make this transition? What will be an ideal response?

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In which frontal type is there no aggressor air mass?

A) Cold B) Warm C) Stationary D) Occluded E) Low

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