Why are remote sites chosen for ground-based telescopes?
A) Populated areas produce light pollution that degrades the quality of observations.
B) Deserts and mountaintops tend to be cloud-free, making observations convenient.
C) Mountaintops allow astronomers to avoid morning hazes.
D) Remote areas have less interference from power lines and other sources of noise.
E) All of these choices are correct.

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Remote sites are chosen for ground-based telescopes to minimize light pollution, avoid cloud cover, reduce atmospheric interference, and limit noise from human activities, making all the choices correct.

Why Are Remote Sites Chosen for Ground-Based Telescopes