Milky Way

What spiral galaxy do we live in?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Dwarf Galaxy Saggitarius

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Snickers Galaxy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Why is the galaxy called the Milky Way?

• Because it looks hazy and milky from Earth, it glows a band of light that stretches across the sky.

• Because of its dense, fluid center, it is dark and scary

• It's a translation of an ancient name for "galaxy"

Scientists believe nearly __________ stars lie in our galaxy, and just as many planets.

• 20 billion stars

• 200 milion stars

• 200 billion stars

It would take you ___________ just to get from one end to the other!

• 100,000 light-years

• 50,000 light-years

• 100,000 star-years

Is the Milky Way the only galaxy in the universe?

• Yes

• No

How many galaxies are nearby?

• 1 more galaxies nearby

• 40 more galaxies nearby

• none

What is the name of the middle of the galaxy called?

• Galaxy's Core

• Disk Arm

• Apple Core

Each major arm has a name. Pick the correct list of name for all four arms.

• Scutum-Centaurus, Sagittarius, and Perseus, Outer Arms

• Upper Arm, Lower Arm, Right Arm and Left Arm

• Capricornus, Aquarius, Libra, Virgo Arm

• Humerus, Radius, Forearm, and Ulna Arm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What force keeps the arms of the Milky Way spinning around its center?

• The strong force

• Friction

• Gravity

What the shape of the milky way? Choose the best shape

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