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galaxy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following correctly places these in order from LARGEST to SMALLEST?

a)

galaxy -- local group/cluster -- planet -- solar system -- universe

b)

universe -- local group/cluster -- galaxy -- solar system -- planet

c)

planet -- solar system -- galaxy -- local group/cluster -- universe

d)

universe -- galaxy -- solar system -- local group/cluster -- planet

2.

A galaxy which is either spherical (ball like) or a flattened disk is a ___ galaxy.

a)

elliptical

b)

humanoid

c)

irregular

d)

spiral

3.

A galaxy which has a nucleus of bright stars and two or more arms in circular formation is called a ___ galaxy.

a)

elliptical

b)

humanoid

c)

irregular

d)

spiral

4.

A Group of stars, and or star systems, star clusters, dust and gas held together by gravity is known as:

a)

Universe

b)

Galaxy

c)

Solar System

d)

Planet

5.

An explosion that occurs at the end of a stars life cycle is known as:

a)

Superior Star

b)

White Dwarf

c)

Supernova

d)

Neutron star

6.

A galaxy that does not have a regular shape?

a)

Spiral

b)

Elliptical

c)

Irregular

d)

Quasar

7.

What Galaxy is Earth located?

a)

Andromeda

b)

Milky Way

c)

Sagittarius

d)

Snickers

8.

Which type of galaxy is not a major galaxy?

a)

Elliptical

b)

Spiral

c)

Irregular

d)

Quasar

9.

What unit is used to measure distances in space?

a)

Light year

b)

Kilometer

c)

Miles

d)

Solar unit

10.

How many main sequence stars is in our solar system?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

1

d)

None