Galaxy Review

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What are the three types of galaxies?

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Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies.

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True or False: Our sun is located on one of the Spiral Galaxy arms.

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True.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What type of galaxy is characterized by an irregular shape?

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Irregular Galaxy.

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What are galaxies composed of?

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Stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

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Which is larger: The Milky Way Galaxy or a red giant star?

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The Milky Way Galaxy.

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What is the shape of a Spiral Galaxy?

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A spiral shape with arms extending outward.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is an Elliptical Galaxy?

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A galaxy shaped like a flattened sphere, with older stars and little gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the Milky Way?

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The galaxy that contains our solar system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the main force that holds galaxies together?

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Gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What type of galaxy has no defined shape?

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Irregular Galaxy.