Galaxy Flashcard

Galaxy Flashcard

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a spiral galaxy?

Back

A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy characterized by a flat, rotating disk containing stars, gas, and dust, along with a central concentration of stars known as the bulge.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main components of a spiral galaxy?

Back

The main components of a spiral galaxy include the central bulge, spiral arms, and a surrounding halo of dark matter.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What distinguishes elliptical galaxies from spiral galaxies?

Back

Elliptical galaxies are characterized by an ellipsoidal shape and lack the distinct spiral structure found in spiral galaxies. They generally contain older stars and less gas and dust.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an irregular galaxy?

Back

An irregular galaxy is a type of galaxy that does not have a distinct regular shape, often appearing chaotic in structure. They typically contain young stars and significant amounts of gas and dust.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do galaxies form?

Back

Galaxies form from the gravitational attraction of matter in the universe, leading to the coalescence of gas and dust into stars and clusters, which eventually evolve into galaxies.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of dark matter in galaxies?

Back

Dark matter is an unseen form of matter that does not emit light or energy, and it plays a crucial role in the formation and structure of galaxies by providing the necessary gravitational pull.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system, characterized as a barred spiral galaxy with a central bulge and several spiral arms.

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