Milky Way

Milky Way

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Science, Physics

6th - 12th Grade

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The video describes the galaxy as a faint band visible from Earth, especially in areas with low light pollution. It spans about 100,000 light years in diameter and contains between 200 to 400 billion stars, including our sun.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Galaxy described when viewed from Earth?

A bright, colorful band

A faint, misty band

A dark, solid line

A series of bright dots

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Galaxy most visible from?

Areas with little light pollution

Underwater locations

Urban areas

Areas with heavy light pollution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate diameter of the Galaxy?

200,000 light years

100,000 light years

50,000 light years

10,000 light years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many stars does the Galaxy contain?

50 to 100 billion

100 to 200 billion

400 to 600 billion

200 to 400 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which star is included in the Galaxy?

Alpha Centauri

Sirius

Our sun

Betelgeuse