Crash Course - Exploring the Types and Dynamics of Galaxies

Crash Course - Exploring the Types and Dynamics of Galaxies

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Interactive Video

Created by

KIMBERLY ALEXANDER

Science

8th Grade

4 plays

Medium

12:06

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What term was used in the early 20th century to describe the mysterious 'faint fuzzies' in the sky?

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who argued that the Milky Way was the entirety of the universe in the 1920 debate?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What discovery by Edwin Hubble was crucial in proving that the Milky Way is not the only galaxy?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of galaxy is characterized by a flat rotating disk and spiral arms?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of elliptical galaxies?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

How do astronomers believe elliptical galaxies are formed?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when two galaxies collide?

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence do we have of the Milky Way consuming smaller galaxies?

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What are peculiar galaxies?

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of irregular galaxies?

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