Galaxy quiz

Which galaxy contains the sun and its solar system, along with millions of other stars in a spiraling pattern?

• Whirlpool

• Sombrero

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

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Look at the three images of different types of galaxies.

Which list correctly classifies the galaxies?

• 1: Irregular; 2: Spiral; 3: Elliptical

• 1: Spiral; 2: Irregular; 3: Elliptical

• 1: Irregular; 2: Elliptical; 3: Spiral

• 1: Elliptical; 2: Irregular; 3: Spiral

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Which type of galaxy has no defined pattern or shape?

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Spiral

• Spherical

Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way? Describe the characteristics of this type of galaxy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which galaxy or galaxies is most likely to have young stars? Select all that apply.

• 1. Milky Way

• Irregular Galaxies

• Elliptical Galaxies

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Spiral Galaxies

Look at the image.

Identify the galaxy and describe its characteristics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which term best describes a huge group of stars, dust, gas, and other objects bound together by gravity?

• nebula

• solar system

• planet

• galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Earth and its solar system are located in the ________ galaxy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The solar system is about 26,000 light years from the galaxy's ________

• edge

• center

• corner

• stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Milky way is on a structure called ___________ arm?

• Orion

• Perseus

• Capricorn

• Taurus