Galaxy and Space Quiz

What is a type of galaxy shaped like a flattened sphere, with stars spread out evenly?

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Spiral Galaxy

• Irregular Galaxy

• Dwarf Galaxy

What is a huge collection of stars, gas, dust, and planets held together by gravity?

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Nebula

• Asteroid Belt

Which galaxy contains our solar system and is spiral-shaped?

• Milky Way

• Andromeda

• Triangulum

• Whirlpool

What is the distance that light travels in one year, used to measure distances between stars and galaxies?

• Light-year

• Astronomical Unit

• Parsec

• Kilometer

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, used to measure distances within our solar system?

• Astronomical Unit

• Light-year

• Parsec

• Mile

What is the nearest large galaxy to our Milky Way, visible in the night sky?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Triangulum Galaxy

• Whirlpool Galaxy

• Sombrero Galaxy

What type of galaxy doesn't have a regular shape and is often formed by collisions or interactions with other galaxies?

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Spiral Galaxy

• Irregular Galaxy

• Lenticular Galaxy

What is a type of spiral galaxy with a bar-shaped structure in the center, from which the spiral arms extend?

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Barred Spiral Galaxy

• Irregular Galaxy

• Lenticular Galaxy

What is the force that attracts objects with mass towards each other?

• Electromagnetic Force

• Nuclear Force

• Gravitational Force

• Frictional Force

What type of galaxy has a central bulge and spiral arms, where new stars are formed?

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Spiral Galaxy

• Irregular Galaxy

• Lenticular Galaxy