Galaxies Intro Brain Pop

What is the name of our galaxy (hint Tim just said it)

• Milky Way
• Andromeda
• Triangulum
• Whirlpool

What is the definition of a galaxy?

• A galaxy is a small cluster of stars that are not gravitationally bound.
• A galaxy is a type of planet that orbits a star.
• A galaxy is a collection of only gas and dust without any stars.
• A galaxy is a massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is an irregular galaxy?

• A galaxy that is primarily composed of gas and dust.
• A galaxy that contains only old stars.
• A galaxy that is perfectly spherical.
• An irregular galaxy is a galaxy that lacks a distinct regular shape, has young stars, and lots of gas and dust.

What is a spiral galaxy?

• A spiral galaxy is a type of star that emits light in a circular pattern.
• A spiral galaxy is a flat, disc-shaped galaxy with no central bulge.
• A spiral galaxy is a galaxy that only contains gas and dust, with no stars.
• A spiral galaxy is a galaxy with a spiral structure, moderate amount of gas and dust and middle aged stars.

What is an elliptical galaxy?

• A galaxy that is irregular in shape and contains a mix of young and old stars.
• A spiral galaxy with a distinct central bulge and arms.
• A galaxy that is primarily composed of gas and dust, forming new stars.
• An elliptical galaxy is a smooth, featureless galaxy with an ellipsoidal shape, containing mostly older stars, and not much gas and dust.

What force holds galaxies together?

• Gravity
• Friction
• Nuclear force
• Electromagnetism

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

What is the force that holds galaxies together

• Gravity
• Dark energy
• Nuclear force
• Electromagnetism

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

What is the name of the theory for how we believe the universe began?

• Steady State theory
• Multiverse theory
• Big Bang theory
• Cosmic Inflation theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What shift explains how we know things are moving away from one another in outer space?

• Redshift
• Blueshift

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What are the three types of galaxies?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Milky way

• Irregular