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Hubble Galaxy Classification

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Examples of irregular galaxies include

a)

the LMC and SMC.

b)

M31 & IC 1101.

c)

the Milky Way and Andromeda.

d)

the LMC & the Milky Way.

2.

The LMC & SMC are the two _____ galaxies to the Milky Way.

a)

largest

b)

farthest

c)

closest

d)

most massive

3.

Illustration B is a(n):

a)

spiral galaxy

b)

elliptical galaxy

c)

irregular galaxy

d)

quasar

4.

Which type of galaxy does not fit well into the Hubble Sequence of galaxy classifications?

a)

spiral

b)

elliptical

c)

irregular

d)

lenticular

5.

This galaxy would likely have a Hubble Sequence classification of:

a)

E0

b)

E5

c)

Sc

d)

SBa

6.

This galaxy would likely have a Hubble Sequence classification of:

a)

E0

b)

E5

c)

Sc

d)

SBa

7.

This galaxy would likely have a Hubble Sequence classification of:

a)

E0

b)

E5

c)

Sc

d)

SBa

8.

Illustration A is a(n):

a)

spiral galaxy

b)

elliptical galaxy

c)

irregular galaxy

d)

quasar

9.

Our own Milky Way is likely a ___ type of galaxy because ___.

a)

Sc, because its arms are tightly wound

b)

E7, because it's very elliptical

c)

SBb, because it's barred and has arms that are medium wound

d)

S0, because it has a lenticular shape

10.

Which type of galaxy is characterized by a central bulge and tightly wound spiral arms in the Hubble Galaxy Classification?

a)

Elliptical

b)

Spiral

c)

Irregular

d)

Lenticular

11.

In the Hubble Galaxy Classification, what feature distinguishes a barred spiral galaxy from a regular spiral galaxy?

a)

Presence of a central bar

b)

Lack of spiral arms

c)

Elliptical shape

d)

Irregular shape

12.

What is the primary characteristic of elliptical galaxies in the Hubble Galaxy Classification?

a)

They have a flat disk shape

b)

They have a spherical or oval shape

c)

They have prominent spiral arms

d)

They have a central bar

13.

Which of the following is NOT a category in the Hubble Galaxy Classification?

a)

Spiral

b)

Elliptical

c)

Lenticular

d)

Globular

14.

How does the Hubble Galaxy Classification categorize galaxies with no defined shape?

a)

Spiral

b)

Elliptical

c)

Irregular

d)

Lenticular

15.

What is the significance of the Hubble Tuning Fork diagram in galaxy classification?

a)

It categorizes stars based on temperature

b)

It classifies galaxies based on their shape

c)

It measures the distance of galaxies

d)

It predicts the future evolution of galaxies