Formation and Motion of Galaxy

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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly lists bodies in space from the smallest to the largest?
Earth, Sun, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe
Earth, Sun, Milky Way Galaxy, Solar System, Universe
Sun, Earth, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe
Universe, Milky Way Galaxy, Sun, Solar System, Earth
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Our galaxy is the Milky Way. From the side, the Milky Way would like a flat disc, with a bulge in the middle. From above, it has “arms” of stars that curve around the central bulge of stars. What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
a planetary nebula
a spiral galaxy
an irregular galaxy
an elliptical galaxy
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be concluded from Hubble’s Law about galaxies that have less of a redshift than other galaxies?
They are, in general, moving faster away from Earth than galaxies with a larger redshift.
They are, in general, moving more slowly away from Earth than galaxies with a larger redshift.
They have fewer stars in their galaxies than the Milky Way does.
They are farther from Earth than galaxies with a larger redshift.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which lists the celestial bodies in order of increasing diameter?
Jupiter, Earth’s moon, red giant star, sun, Milky Way, universe
Jupiter, Earth’s moon, sun, red giant star, Milky Way, universe
Earth’s moon, Jupiter, red giant star, sun, Milky Way, universe
Earth’s moon, Jupiter, sun, red giant star, Milky Way, universe
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Galaxies are classified and named according to their
shape
wavelength
distance from Earth
cosmic background radiation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hubble’s Law states that galaxies that are further from Earth
are usually orbited by black holes
are, in general, moving faster away from Earth than closer galaxies.
have fewer stars in their galaxies than the Milky Way does.
contain more planets than the Milky Way.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An astronomer views the spectra of two different galaxies. Galaxy X demonstrates a larger redshift than Galaxy Y. What can the astronomer conclude from this observation?
Galaxy Y is moving faster than Galaxy X.
Galaxy X is farther from Earth than Galaxy Y.
Galaxy Y is moving toward Earth while Galaxy X is moving away from Earth.
Galaxy X is younger than Galaxy Y.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
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