Galaxy Formation Quiz

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When parts of a gas cloud collapse, where does the material first form clumps?(1 point)
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in less dense regions with more space between atoms
in less dense regions with more space between atoms

in denser regions with little space between atoms
in denser regions with little space between atoms

in denser regions with more space between atoms
in denser regions with more space between atoms

in less dense regions with little space between atoms
in less dense regions with little space between atoms
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

in denser regions with little space between atoms

When parts of a gas cloud collapse, the denser regions are where the gravitational forces can more effectively pull in the surrounding material, leading to the formation of clumps.