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Origin and Evolution of the Universe

Question 9 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

Scientists discovered that stars in the universe are mostly composed of which elements?

Answer
A
hydrogen and helium
B
hydrogen and oxygen
C
oxygen and nitrogen
D
helium and nitrogen

Explanation

Stars are made mostly of hydrogen and helium. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in stars, and helium is the second most abundant; other elements make up only a small fraction. Therefore, the correct choice is hydrogen and helium.

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