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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #34600 Galaxies
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In terrestrial affairs we think of “big” as being complicated; a city is more intricate than a village, an ocean more complicated than a puddle. For the universe, the reverse seems to be the case bigger is simpler Galaxies have some puzzling features, but on the whole, they are scarcely more complicated than the stars that compose them Beyond the galaxies, in the hierarchy of the cosmos, there are clusters of galaxies; these clusters are loosely bound by the gravity of their largest members and tend to look very much the same in all directions. Simplest of all is the universe at large, it is far less complicated than the Earth, one of its most trivial members. The universe consists of billions of galaxies flying apart as if from an explosion that set it in motion, it is not lopsided, nor does it rotate. The more thoroughly scientists investigate the universe, the more clearly its simplicity shines through.

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Option 1: "The universe is a relatively simple phenomenon."

Explanation: The text states that the universe is 'far less complicated than the Earth' and emphasizes its simplicity, especially when compared to terrestrial affairs. This aligns with the main idea that the universe, despite its vastness, is simpler than smaller, more intricate systems.

Option 2: "Billions of galaxies are predicted to explode, adding to the universal complexity."

Explanation: The text does not mention any predictions of galaxies exploding or suggest that this would add complexity. Instead, it describes the universe as a simpler phenomenon, contradicting the idea of increasing complexity.

Option 3: "Galaxy clusters are an illusion."

Explanation: The text describes galaxy clusters as being 'loosely bound by the gravity of their largest members,' indicating their existence and physical properties. Therefore, stating they are an illusion is incorrect.

Option 4: "Clusters of galaxies are held together by gravity."

Explanation: The text explicitly states that 'these clusters are loosely bound by the gravity of their largest members,' directly supporting this option as a correct statement.

Option 5: "Galaxies simply shine brightly."

Explanation: While galaxies do shine, the text does not focus on this aspect. Instead, it discusses the complexity and simplicity of the universe, making this statement too narrow and not supported by the text.

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