Why is spectroscopy important to astronomers?
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Question 2Comets were likely a major agent in bringing both water and organic molecules to the surface of the early Earth.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Meteorites are valuable to astronomers because:
A) they may provide evidence about the process in which the solar system was born.
B) they originated in other solar systems.
C) they contain diamonds and gold.
D) they reveal the contents of interstellar space.
E) they prove that life can only exist on the Earth.
Question 4Is there evidence of life on Mars?
A) Yes, at least at the time the Allen Hills Meteorite was formed, since it has fossils.
B) Yes, but it is only in the form of microbes found by Viking landers.
C) Yes, just found as fossils in the sedimentary rocks examined by Spirit.
D) No, nothing suggesting life has ever been discovered.
E) We have confusing and uncertain results to date.
Question 5Process of Science: Since scientists can't follow the stellar formation process of a single star from start to finish, how do they study solar life cycles?
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