Galaxy Evolution Quick Check

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Which factor is essential to the initial formation of galaxies, for either of the theories describing galaxy evolution?(1 point)
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Gravity acts on existing material, shaping it into a new form.
Gravity acts on existing material, shaping it into a new form.

Small lumps of material merge into larger clumps.
Small lumps of material merge into larger clumps.

Massive gas and dust clouds collapse.
Massive gas and dust clouds collapse.

The force of orbiting stars generates collisions.
The force of orbiting stars generates collisions.
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The essential factor to the initial formation of galaxies, according to the theories describing galaxy evolution, is:

Massive gas and dust clouds collapse.

This process is critical in the formation of galaxies, as it leads to the creation of structures from which galaxies can form.

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