Galaxies and Universe Flashcard Review 24/25

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What type of galaxy is characterized by a smooth, featureless shape and is often found in large clusters?

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Elliptical galaxy.

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What is the term for the collection of the sun and all celestial bodies that orbit around it?

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Solar system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Which color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

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Blue.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What type of galaxy is known for its lack of a defined shape and often appears chaotic?

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Irregular galaxy.

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What fundamental force is responsible for holding galaxies together?

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Gravity.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Front

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

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The Milky Way.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What type of galaxy typically has a spiral structure with arms extending from a central bulge?

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Spiral galaxy.

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What is the term for the region of space beyond our galaxy that contains other galaxies?

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Universe.

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What is the primary component of a galaxy that contains stars, gas, dust, and dark matter?

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Galactic structure.

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What phenomenon occurs when two galaxies collide and interact gravitationally?

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Galactic merger.