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Why are dark matter and dark energy described as "dark"? A. Because they emit blackbody radiation. B. Because they absorb light. C. Because they are only found in shadows. D. Because we cannot easily detect them.

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D. Because we cannot easily detect them.

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Dark matter are called dark because using existing astronomical instruments we are blinded to them. Dark matter and dark energy are difficult to detect and properly observe. As we know that the whole universe is made up of matter, some of the matter do not interact with the electromagnetic radiations which makes undetectable.

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