Components of the universe

A system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity is called -

• an asteroid

• a moon

• a galaxy

• a nebula

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Elliptical, spiral, and irregular are all classifications of the overall shape of which of the following?

• stars

• galaxies

• nebulae

• comets

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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

Galaxies are classified into all of the following types by their shapes EXCEPT -

• spiral

• elliptical

• lenticular

• crescent

A _____ is the end of the life cycle of the highest mass stars.

• black hole
• black dwarf
• supernova
• nebula

Which kind of galaxy has a large amount of gas and young stars?

• irregular galaxy
• spiral galaxy
• elliptical galaxy

Earth is found in a spiral galaxy called _____.

• The Milky Way
• Andromeda
• Megellanic Clous
• Proxima Centauri

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 kind of galaxy has a medium amount of gas and middle aged stars?

• irregular galaxy
• spiral galaxy
• elliptical galaxy

Which kind of galaxy has a large amount of gas and young stars?

• irregular galaxy
• spiral galaxy
• elliptical galaxy