The Amazing Universe: Galaxies

The Amazing Universe: Galaxies

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Science, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explains our solar system, highlighting the sun, planets, and their vast distances. It then introduces galaxies, describing them as massive collections of stars, gases, and dust bound by gravity. The Milky Way is identified as our galaxy, and various galaxy shapes are discussed, including spiral, elliptical, barred spiral, and irregular forms. The video concludes by noting the universe's vastness, comprising billions of galaxies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speed at which Earth orbits the sun?

107,000 miles per hour

107,000 kilometers per hour

66,000 miles per hour

66,000 kilometers per hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is the farthest from Earth in our solar system?

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Neptune

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

Andromeda Galaxy

Whirlpool Galaxy

Milky Way Galaxy

Triangulum Galaxy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of galaxy is shaped like an egg?

Barred Spiral Galaxy

Elliptical Galaxy

Spiral Galaxy

Irregular Galaxy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to describe the sum of all galaxies, matter, time, and energy in space?

Solar System

Milky Way

Universe

Galaxy Cluster