Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a difference between spiral and elliptical galaxies?
A) Spiral galaxies still have ongoing star formation whereas elliptical galaxies do not.
B) Spiral galaxies are sometimes very thin in appearance whereas elliptical galaxies are always round or elliptical.
C) Spiral galaxy disks contain lots of cold gas and dust whereas elliptical galaxies do not.
D) Spiral galaxies tend to have bluish areas whereas elliptical galaxies tend to be all reddish.
E) Spiral galaxies have dark matter halos whereas elliptical galaxies do not.
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