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

in denser regions with more space between atoms

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

in denser regions with little space between atoms

This is because gas clouds tend to collapse and form clumps in areas where the density of material is higher, leading to gravitational attraction and further accumulation of material.