8.9B, 7.9B -- -- 8th Grade Science

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What is the location of the sun in the Milky Way galaxy?

Back

The sun is located on the spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Where is our solar system located within the Milky Way galaxy?

Back

Our solar system is located on an outer arm of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Are galaxies larger than our solar system?

Back

TRUE, galaxies are much larger than our solar system.

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What type of galaxy is characterized by a lack of a defined shape?

Back

An irregular galaxy.

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What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

Our galaxy is called the Milky Way galaxy.

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What is the center of the Milky Way galaxy?

Back

The center of the Milky Way galaxy is a supermassive black hole.

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What are the three main types of galaxies?

Back

The three main types of galaxies are spiral, elliptical, and irregular.

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What is a spiral galaxy?

Back

A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy characterized by its spiral arms and a central bulge.

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What is an elliptical galaxy?

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An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy that has an ellipsoidal shape and lacks the structure of spiral galaxies.

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What is the significance of the Milky Way galaxy?

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The Milky Way galaxy is significant as it is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.