Where does most star formation occur in the Milky Way today?
A)in the bulge
B)in the spiral arms
C)uniformly throughout the Galaxy
D)in the Galactic center
E)in the halo

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Most star formation occurs in the spiral arms, where there are large amounts of gas and dust that can collapse to form new stars. The bulge and Galactic center have less gas and dust, and the halo is mostly made up of old stars. The star formation rate is not uniform throughout the Galaxy.

Where Does Most Star Formation Occur in the Milky Way