Which factors are most likely to affect whether a galaxy will evolve by merging with a second galaxy? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses its age compared to that of the other galaxy its age compared to that of the other galaxy its distance from the other galaxy its distance from the other galaxy its proportion of gas compared to that of the other galaxy its proportion of gas compared to that of the other galaxy its size compared to that of the other galaxy

Answer 1

The two correct answers that are most likely to affect whether a galaxy will evolve by merging with a second galaxy are:

1. Its distance from the other galaxy
2. Its size compared to that of the other galaxy

The distance between galaxies can influence the likelihood of gravitational interactions and merging, while the size can affect the dynamics of a merger and the resulting structure of the merged galaxy.