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Components of the universe

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8th Grade

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Components of the universe
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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

spiral

elliptical

lenticular

crescent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

black hole
black dwarf
supernova
nebula

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

irregular galaxy
spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Earth is found in a spiral galaxy called _____.

The Milky Way
Andromeda
Megellanic Clous
Proxima Centauri

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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