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WorksheetsGalaxy Diagram Analysis
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
Examine the galaxy diagrams shown below. Which TWO galaxies can you categorize as spiral type galaxies?
Galaxy W
Galaxy X
Galaxy Y
Galaxy Z
Which descriptions classify each type of galaxy? Move ONE correct answer to each box. Match the following:
a elongated disk
Elliptical
a cluster with arms swirling around
Spiral
no fixed shape
Irregular
Using the diagram below, select the statements that DO NOT describe the Sun and its location within the Milky Way galaxy. Select TWO correct answers.
The Sun is a high mass star.
The Sun is blue.
The Sun is medium mass star.
The Sun is a yellow star.
The Sun is located on the spiral arm.
What is the name of this interstellar diagram?
Asteriod
Meteor
Nebula
Comet
What does this interstellar diagram do?
Undergoes photpsynthesis
Creates black holes
Is the birthplace of stars
Creates spring & neap tides
Which explanation describes why the planets in the solar system stay in consistent orbits?
Each planet has a gravitational force with the planet next to it, which keeps it in consistent orbit.
The smaller planets have gravitational pulls with the larger planets, which keeps them in consistent orbits.
The larger planets pull the smaller planets toward them, which keeps all planets in consistent orbits.
The Sun is so massive that its gravitational force keeps all planets in orbit.
Which of the following galaxies can you infer is most like our own Milky Way?
A
B
C
D
Which location best represents the location of the Earth?
W
X
Y
Z
Galaxies typically classifies according to their (a) not their (b) .
Which points are considered a an elliptical galaxy?
A
B
C
D
E
Which points are considered a spiral galaxy?
A
B
C
D
F
Which points are considered a irregular galaxy?
A
B
C
D
E
