Structure of the Universe

What kind of galaxy is this?

• Ring
• Irregular
• Spiral
• Elliptical 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular
• Irrational

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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

What Galaxy is Earth located?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Sagittarius

• Snickers

What unit is used to measure distances in space?

• Light year

• Kilometer

• Miles

• Solar unit

How many stars are in our solar system?

• too many to count

• billions

• one

• only the stars that we can see

Why does the sun feel so hot and look like the brightest star in our sky?

• It is yellow.

• It is the biggest star.

• We can see it in the daytime.

• It is the closest star to earth.

Stars are made of mostly which two gases?

• Hydrogen and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Hydrogen and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Carbon

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

A large celestial body that is composed of gas and that emits light.

• star
• black hole
• element 
• big bang

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is the largest?

• star
• universe
• cluster
• galaxy