Where on the H-R diagram would you expect to find Population I and II stars?
A)Each population should be scattered throughout the entire diagram.
B)Population I stars are restricted to the left (high temperature) side of the diagram, and Population II stars are to the right side.
C)Population I stars are restricted to the right (low temperature) side of the diagram, and Population II stars are to the left side.
D)Population I stars are represented across the entire H-R diagram, but Population II stars exist primarily on the right side.

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Population I stars, which are younger and metal-rich, can be found throughout the H-R diagram, including the main sequence, giants, and supergiants. Population II stars, which are older and metal-poor, are primarily found in the cooler, less luminous regions, such as the red giant branch.

Where on the H-R Diagram Would You Expect to Find