Space Sci U2 Galaxies

The Milky Way Galaxy is a

• SBb

• S0

• E3

• Ir

• Sc

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

Most scientists believe the Big Bang Theory explains which of the following questions?

• How our planets and moons formed

• How our universe began

• How the sun turns hydrogen into helium

• How fast light travels through space

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

As other galaxies move away from our galaxy, scientists observe which of the following?

• redshift

• blueshift

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

The classification of Galaxy is based on its observable characteristics. Which of these characteristics is used to classify galaxies?

• shape

• temperature

• types of forces

• chemical elements

If a galaxy appears to be more red-shifted, that means that ...

• it contains more red stars

• it is moving away from Earth

• it has less dark matter

• it has just the right amount of gravity

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Where in the Milky Way is our Solar System found?

• Scutum-Crux Arm

• Carina-Sagitarius Arm

• Orion Spur

• Outer Cygnus Arm

Where can the Solar System be found when looking at the Milky Way from above?

• In the center of the galaxy
• On the edge of the galaxy
• About 2/3rds of the way out from the center
• About 1/3rd of the way out from the center