Multiple Choice
What is the distribution of giant molecular clouds in the Milky Way Galaxy and other similar galaxies?
A) Giant molecular clouds occur primarily in the spiral arms.
B) Giant molecular clouds are distributed uniformly throughout the disk.
C) Giant molecular clouds are concentrated close to the galactic center.
D) Giant molecular clouds are distributed throughout the halo, with greater density toward the center.
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