Galaxies Quiz Review

Which of the following is NOT a type of galaxy?

• Spiral

• Elongated

• Irregular

• Elliptical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

How does the Milky Way appear from Earth?

• It looks like a spiral from Earth.

• We can't see its stars from Earth.

• It looks like a river of stars from Earth.

• It is too far away to see from Earth.

The Milky Way is a______________type of galaxy.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the relationship between components of the universe?

• Stars contain a few galaxies.

• Galaxies contain billions of stars.

• Stars contain several solar systems.

• The Milky Way is the only galaxy in the universe.

Galaxies are composed of (best answer)

• stars
• stars and gas
• stars, dust, and gas
• stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity

Our galaxy is called the

• Earth Nebula

• The Horseshoe Galaxy

• The Milky Way

• Andromeda

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular
• Irrational

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular 
• Irrational

Place these objects in order from smallest to largest.

• Planets, solar system, universe, galaxy
• Solar system, planets, galaxy, universe
• Planets, solar system, galaxy, universe
• Galaxy, solar system, planets, universe

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular
• Irrational