8.9B Galaxies Quick Check

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

• Whirlpool

• Sombrero

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Look at the three images of different types of galaxies. Which list correctly classifies the galaxies?

• Irregular; Spiral; Elliptical

• Spiral; Irregular; Elliptical

• Irregular; Elliptical; Spiral

• Elliptical; Irregular; Spiral

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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.

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

• Milky Way

• Irregular Galaxies

• Elliptical Galaxies

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Spiral Galaxies

Look at the image. Identify the galaxy and describe its characteristics.