Size and Arrangement Part 1

The symbols below represent the Milky Way galaxy, the solar system, the Sun, and the universe. Which arrangement of symbols is most accurate?

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In which sequence are the items listed from smallest total mass to largest total mass?

• solar system, Milky Way, universe
• Milky Way, solar system, universe
• Milky Way, universe, solar system
• universe, Milky Way, solar system

Refer to the picture below. Which diagram shows the correct relationship between these four regions?

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Which sequence correctly lists the relative sizes from smallest to largest?

• our solar system, Milky Way Galaxy, universe
• our solar system, universe, Milky Way Galaxy
• Milky Way Galaxy, universe, our solar system
• Milky Way Galaxy, our solar system, universe

The diagram below represents a side view of the Milky Way Galaxy. At approximately which position is Earth's solar system located?

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• A

• C

• D

The picture below represents the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy.The Milky Way Galaxy is best described as

• spiral

• elliptical

• irregular

• circular

Which celestial feature is largest in actual size?

• the Milky Way
• the Sun
• the Moon
• Jupiter

In which list are celestial features correctly shown in order of increasing size?

• planet ->solar system - >galaxy - >universe

• galaxy ->solar system -> universe -> planet

• planet ->solar system -> galaxy -> universe

• universe ->galaxy ,-> solar system ,->planet

The Sun's position in space is best described as the approximate center of

• our solar system
• the Milky Way
• a constellation
• a blackhole

The Milky Way galaxy is best described as

• a spiral-shaped formation composed of billions of stars

• a constellation visible to everyone on Earth

• a type of solar system

• a region in space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter