Universe, Galaxies, and Stars Quiz

What are the three main types of galaxies?

• Spiral, elliptical, and irregular

• Red, blue, green

• Square, circular, triangular

• Big, medium, small

What is the life cycle of a star similar to?

• A living organism

• A computer program

• A car engine

• A piece of fruit

Which type of galaxy has a distinct bulge at its center and tightly wound spiral arms?

• Irregular galaxy

• Elliptical galaxy

• Spiral galaxy

• Lenticular galaxy

What is the final stage in the life cycle of a star?

• Supernova or black hole formation

• Nebula formation

• Red giant formation

• White dwarf formation

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Black Hole

• Solar System

• Milky Way

What is the process by which a star transforms hydrogen into helium?

• Nuclear fusion

• Photosynthesis

• Nuclear fission

• Chemical reaction

Which type of galaxy has a smooth and nearly featureless appearance?

• Spiral galaxy

• Irregular galaxy

• Barred spiral galaxy

• Elliptical galaxy

What is the name of the galaxy closest to the Milky Way?

• Orion Galaxy

• Triangulum Galaxy

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Sombrero Galaxy

What is the name of the process by which a star explodes at the end of its life?

• black hole

• ultraviolet

• supernova

• nebula

What is the name of the largest type of galaxy?

• Giant lenticular galaxy

• Dwarf spiral galaxy

• Supergiant elliptical galaxy

• Medium-sized irregular galaxy