Milky Way Galaxy/Milky Way

Milky Way Galaxy/Milky Way

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Performing Arts, Physics, Science

KG - 9th Grade

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The video explores the Milky Way galaxy, starting with its mythological origins and how it got its name from the Greek goddess Hera. It discusses how the Milky Way is observed, its structure as a spiral galaxy, and its massive size, estimated to be 100,000 light years in diameter. The video also covers the galaxy's age, approximately 13.6 billion years, and its composition, including billions of stars and planets. Key components like the Galactic Core, believed to house a supermassive black hole, and various spiral arms are highlighted. The video concludes with a recap of the Milky Way's features.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mythological figure is associated with the naming of the Milky Way?

Apollo

Athena

Hera

Zeus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how old is the Milky Way galaxy?

4.5 billion years

13.6 billion years

10 billion years

20 billion years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many stars are estimated to be in the Milky Way galaxy?

500 to 600 billion

200 to 400 billion

100 to 200 billion

50 to 100 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is believed to be at the center of the Milky Way galaxy?

A giant star

A supermassive black hole

A cluster of planets

A nebula

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which arm of the Milky Way is the solar system located in?

Perseus Arm

Sagittarius Arm

Scutum-Centaurus Arm

Orion Spur