Examine the galaxy diagrams shown below. Which TWO galaxies can you categorize as spiral type galaxies?

• Galaxy W

• Galaxy X

• Galaxy Y

• Galaxy Z

Which descriptions classify each type of galaxy? Move ONE correct answer to each box. Match the following:

• Elliptical

• a cluster with arms swirling around

• Spiral

• no fixed shape

• Irregular

• a elongated disk

Using the diagram below, select the statements that DO NOT describe the Sun and its location within the Milky Way galaxy. Select TWO correct answers.

• The Sun is a high mass star.

• The Sun is blue.

• The Sun is medium mass star.

• The Sun is a yellow star.

• The Sun is located on the spiral arm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the name of this interstellar diagram?

• Asteriod

• Meteor

• Nebula

• Comet

What does this interstellar diagram do?

• Undergoes photpsynthesis

• Creates black holes

• Is the birthplace of stars

• Creates spring & neap tides

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which explanation describes why the planets in the solar system stay in consistent orbits?

• Each planet has a gravitational force with the planet next to it, which keeps it in consistent orbit.

• The smaller planets have gravitational pulls with the larger planets, which keeps them in consistent orbits.

• The larger planets pull the smaller planets toward them, which keeps all planets in consistent orbits.

• The Sun is so massive that its gravitational force keeps all planets in orbit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which of the following galaxies can you infer is most like our own Milky Way?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which location best represents the location of the Earth?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Galaxies typically classifies according to their​ ​ ​ (a)   not their ​ (b)   .

• shape
• size
• color
• distance
• temperature
• brightness
• mass

Which points are considered a an elliptical galaxy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E