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KimWrice

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How does the interstellar medium obscure our view of most of the galaxy?
 
  A) The small mixture of dust grains in the interstellar medium absorbs visible light.
  B) Dust reflects most light from distant regions of the galaxy back towards the source.
  C) Hydrogen gas produces so much visible light that the interstellar medium is opaque, blocking our view of anything beyond it.
  D) Molecules in the interstellar medium absorb all wavelengths of light.
  E) all of the above

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The Moon keeps one side facing the Earth because it doesn't rotate on its axis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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KimWrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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