Exploring the Types of Galaxies

Exploring the Types of Galaxies

Assessment

Passage

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main types of galaxies mentioned in the passage?

Spiral, Elliptical, Irregular

Spiral, Circular, Irregular

Elliptical, Circular, Irregular

Spiral, Elliptical, Circular

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way classified as?

Elliptical

Irregular

Spiral

Circular

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic is typical of spiral galaxies?

They have a central bulge and spiral arms.

They are mostly spherical in shape.

They lack distinct features like spiral arms.

They are chaotic in appearance.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are elliptical galaxies commonly found?

In less dense regions of the universe.

In galaxy clusters.

In isolation, away from other galaxies.

Near spiral galaxies.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of irregular galaxies?

They have a well-defined central bulge.

They are rich in gas and dust.

They have a smooth, featureless appearance.

They have spiral arms.