Galaxies Practice

Why is it difficult to examine the Milky Way Galaxy?

• We're so far away from it.

• We're in it!

• I don't know.

• Because of the thick fog in space.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the components of the universe best describes a system of stars, gases, and dust held together by gravity?

• Galaxy

• Planet

• Comet

• Solar system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A galaxy that does not have a regular shape. Which of the following is it?

• Irregular Galaxy

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Spiral Galaxy

• Quasar

A galaxy with a bulge in the middle and arms that spiral outward in a pinwheel pattern. Which of the following is it?

• Spiral Galaxy

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Irregular Galaxy

• Quasar

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What are the three main types of galaxies?

• spiral, elliptical, irregular

• spiral, elliptical, electromagnetic

• spiral, irregular, electromagnetic

• elliptical, obtuse, irregular

What kind of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What kind of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

What kind of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What kind of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

What kind of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2