Galaxies 8.9B Flashcard (Savvas)

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What galaxy contains the sun and its solar system?

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Milky Way

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What type of galaxy has no defined pattern or shape?

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Irregular galaxy

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What is the shape of a spiral galaxy?

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A spiral galaxy has arms that spiral outward from the center, resembling a pinwheel.

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What is an elliptical galaxy?

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An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy that is shaped like an elongated sphere and lacks the distinct structure of spiral galaxies.

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Name the three main types of galaxies.

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Spiral, Elliptical, and Irregular.

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What is the Andromeda galaxy?

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Andromeda is a spiral galaxy that is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way.

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What distinguishes a spiral galaxy from an elliptical galaxy?

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Spiral galaxies have a flat, rotating disk with stars, gas, and dust, while elliptical galaxies are more 3D and lack the defined structure.

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What is the significance of the Milky Way galaxy?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and is home to billions of stars.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system that consists of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.

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What is the largest type of galaxy?

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Giant elliptical galaxies are the largest type of galaxies.