Components of the Universe

Which type of galaxy is shaped like a pinwheel with spiral arms?

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way Galaxy?

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

A _____ is a large collection of stars, dust, and gas.

• galaxy
• nebula
• planet
• star

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

On the H-R diagram, the Sun is a _____.

• Main Sequence star
• Red Giant
• White Dwarf
• Blue Giant

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which of the following describes a nebula?

• A cloud of gas and dust where new stars form

• An oval-shaped cluster of densely packed stars

• An explosion at the end of a giant star’s life

• A star and all the planets that revolve around it

A large celestial body made of gases that emits light due to nuclear reactions is called -

• a galaxy

• a nebula

• a comet

• a star

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Compared to the rest of the stars, our sun is considered...

• Extremely Large and Cold
• Small with a medium temperature
• Medium size with medium temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which star has the lowest temperature?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which star has the lowest luminosity?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which spectral class does our star, the sun, belong to?

• M
• K
• G
• F