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Bonus Question (worth up to 5 points):  Suppose that we lived in a galaxy other than the Milky Way – a galaxy that was a different type (see questions #1 and #16 for examples of types of galaxies).  Discuss two aspects that could possibly be different or similar in this new galaxy.  See rubric for further instructions.  This is an opinion question, but the support must be based on Unit 3 content as discussed in the lecture recordings. You must throughly explain your reasoning for credit. No credit will be given for submissions without explanations. All words and work must be your own and will be checked for plagiarism.  Any evidence of plagiarism or the use of AI will result on a 0 on the entire exam and will be reported to Student Code of Conduct for further possible disciplinary actions.  Rubric:  Please write your answer in this format to help me with the grading process: New Galaxy Type: (For example, elliptical) New Feature #1: 1 point Explanation as to why: 1.5 points New Feature #2: 1 point Explanation as to why: 1.5 points You must first state the galaxy type as the supporting details have to be correct for that type of galaxy for credit on this question.

The Universe is __________, meaning that the density __________. Select two and only two answers.  If you select more than two answers, you will receive 0 credit on this question. 

What percentage of Earth’s present-day land surface is covered by glaciers?

A flooded U-shaped glacial trough or valley is called a:

In _________ transport in deserts, sediments move by saltation, rolling, or sliding.

I want to count the words from one of the Linux dictionaries files, located at /usr/share/dict/american-english, that contain two successive vowels, immediately preceded and followed by the same letter. These words must be of a length between 4 and 8 characters.     Please note:  The file /usr/share/dict/american-english is available on the vmportal.cse.usf.edu Linux virtual machines. If it is not available on your system, like for instance on the USF student cluster, then use a small file that you make yourself with one word per line. Chose the words that you use so that that file is relevant to testing in the context of this question. 

________ regions are the driest, receiving less than 25 cm of rainfall per year, and have no vegetation. 

Deserts cover 10% of Earth’s land surface.

Which present-day continent does not have ANY glaciers?

If you answered “NO” to any part of the previous question, then you should exit from this exam right now. Proceeding with an invalid test area and camera view or insufficient materials will lead to your session being flagged and render your test unacceptable (an unacceptable test means a test score value of 0-zero) If you answered “YES”, then you should now: briefly show all your blank papers (front and back) to the side view camera. briefly show your calculator (face of the calculator clearly shown, NO GRAPHICS CALCULATOR Permitted). Make sure you have enough paper (15+- blank sheets of paper) and appropriate writing utensils. You will NOT be allowed to add more once the exam is underway. If your papers are not shown to the webcam at the beginning of the exam, the exam will be flagged. If you leave the testing seat your exam will be flagged. Any flagged exam may render your exam unacceptable. After you finish showing your blank papers, click on “PROCEED”, and then the “Next” button below to begin. By proceeding on with this test you are agreeing to abide by and honor the ODU Honor Pledge: