What kind of "spark" is the molecular cloud awaiting?

A: B, C, or D are possible
B: cooling until the cloud cannot support itself
C: a wind from a nearby massive star
D: a pressure wave from a nearby supernova
E: none of the above


Ans: A: B, C, or D are possible

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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