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A group of stars which appear close together and form a striking configuration such as a person or animal is a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) constellation.
A constellation is a group of stars that appear close together in the night sky and form a distinctive pattern or configuration, such as a person, animal, or mythological figure. This is the defining characteristic of a constellation, which makes it the correct answer.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) A galaxy is a massive, gravitationally bound system consisting of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.
B) A cluster refers to a group of stars that are gravitationally bound together, but do not necessarily form a recognizable pattern.
D) A shower refers to a recurring, periodic increase in the number of meteors or "shooting stars" visible in the night sky.
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