
Galaxy Types Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of spiral galaxies?
They have a smooth, featureless appearance.
They have a flat, rotating disk with spiral arms.
They have an irregular shape with no defined structure.
They are composed mostly of older, red stars.
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TEKS.SCI.8.9B
DOK Level 1: Recall
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the main difference between elliptical and spiral galaxies.
Elliptical galaxies have a flat, rotating disk, while spiral galaxies do not.
Elliptical galaxies have a smooth, featureless appearance, while spiral galaxies have a flat, rotating disk with spiral arms.
Elliptical galaxies are composed mostly of younger, blue stars, while spiral galaxies are composed mostly of older, red stars.
Elliptical galaxies have an irregular shape, while spiral galaxies have a defined structure.
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TEKS.SCI.8.9B
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
Elliptical
Irregular
Spiral
Lenticular
Tags
TEKS.SCI.8.9B
DOK Level 1: Recall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why irregular galaxies do not fit into the categories of spiral or elliptical galaxies.
They have a smooth, featureless appearance.
They have a flat, rotating disk with spiral arms.
They lack a defined shape and structure.
They are composed mostly of older, red stars.
Tags
TEKS.SCI.8.9B
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is Earth’s solar system located within the Milky Way galaxy?
In the central bulge
In one of the spiral arms
In the halo
In an irregular region
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TEKS.SCI.8.9B
DOK Level 1: Recall
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