Star Comparisons Quiz

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Why are spectral lines useful in classifying stars?(1 point)
Responses

They show the layers that make up a star.
They show the layers that make up a star.

They show a star's location.
They show a star's location.

They indicate a star's age.
They indicate a star's age.

They show the composition of a star.

Answer 1

The correct response is: They show the composition of a star.

Spectral lines provide information about the elements and compounds present in a star, which is crucial for classifying it.