Structure of the Universe Notes

Reorder

Place the Structures of the Universe in order from BIGGEST (1) to SMALLEST (4).

• Universe

• Galaxies

• Planetary Systems

• Stars & Planets

1

2

3

4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

Based on the previous slide, what are 2 items that are in our universe?

• Planets & Moons

• Galaxies & Stars

• Comets & Asteroids

• Black Holes & Quasars

Multiple Choice

What makes up a planetary system?

• Moons & Asteroids

• Galaxies & Nebulae

• Stars & Planets

• Comets & Meteors

Multiple Choice

What makes up a Galaxy?

• Nebulae; Asteroids & Comets

• Planetary System; Stars & Planets

• Dark Matter; Supermassive Black Holes

• Interstellar Gas & Dust

Multiple Choice

What makes up a Universe?

• Galaxies; Planetary Systems; & Stars & Planets

• Nebulae; Quasars; & Dark Matter

• Supernovas; Asteroids; & Comets

• Black Holes; Galaxies; & Nebulae

Multiple Choice

What is the size of a Galaxy based on?

• The amount of dust and gas it contains.

• The number of stars it contains.

• The age of the galaxy.

• The distance from other galaxies.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the star in our Planetary System?

• Moon

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• The Sun.

Multiple Choice

What do we call our Planetary System?

• Milky Way

• Universe

• The Solar System.

• Milky Way Galaxy

Multiple Choice

What do light years measure?

• Temperature

• Size.

• Speed

• Distance.