Galaxy Review

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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 galaxy is Earth located in?

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Milky Way.

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What are galaxies composed of?

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Stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

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What is a flat, disk-shaped galaxy with a central bulge and winding 'arms'?

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Spiral galaxy.

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What is the distance light can travel in one year?

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1 light-year.

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What is the shape of an elliptical galaxy?

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An elongated, oval shape.

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What is the main force that holds galaxies together?

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Gravity.

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What type of galaxy is characterized by a smooth, featureless light profile?

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Elliptical galaxy.

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What is the term for a group of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity?

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Galaxy.

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What is the Milky Way's classification?

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Spiral galaxy.