NWEA Test Prep 3

Star whose brightness changes irregularly or regularly

• RR Lyrae Variables

• Variable Star

• Black Hole

A collection of stars and gas

• Variable Star

• Galaxy

• RR Lyrae Variable

A Group of stars, and or star systems, star clusters, dust and gas held together by gravity is known as:

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What Galaxy is Earth located?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Sagittarius

• Snickers

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"

Is the Milky Way the only galaxy in the universe?

• Yes

• No

What spiral galaxy do we live in?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Dwarf Galaxy Saggitarius

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Snickers Galaxy

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

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What type of galaxy is oval-shaped?

• a spiral galaxy

• an elliptical galaxy

• an irregular galaxy

How are galaxies alike?

• The are all the same shape

• They have the same amount of stars

• They all have stars, gas, and dust

• They are all the same temperature