Galaxies

A huge system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravity.

• galaxy

• solar system

• nebula

• asteroid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A random scattered type of galaxy that does not form a distinct shape or pattern.

• irregular galaxy

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• random galaxy

A flat, disk-shaped galaxy with a central bulge and winding "arms" that extend outward.

• irregular galaxy

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• random galaxy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The most abundant type of galaxy that has a smooth circular or oval shape.

• irregular galaxy

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• random galaxy

A light year is the measurement of ________ light travels in one year.

• time

• distance

A scientist that studies stars, planets, and other objects in space.

• astrologist

• zoologist

• astronomer

• plantologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

All of space and everything in it.

• planet

• solar system

• galaxy

• universe

The milky way is the ______ galaxy in which we live in.

• irregular

• spiral

• elliptical

This type of galaxy contains a lot of dust and gas.

• irregular

• spiral

• elliptical

• all galaxies

This type of galaxy contains very little dust and gas.

• irregular

• spiral

• elliptical

• all galaxies