8.9B, 7.9B -- -- 8th Grade Science

Front

What type of galaxy is characterized by a rounded or oval shape with stars evenly spread out?

Back

Elliptical Galaxy

Front

What is a collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity?

Back

Galaxy

Front

What type of galaxy has no defined shape and stars are randomly arranged?

Back

Irregular Galaxy

Front

What is the term for the tendency of an object to keep doing what it’s doing until acted on by another force?

Back

Inertia

Front

What type of galaxy has a distinct spiral structure with arms extending from the center?

Back

Spiral Galaxy

Front

What is the name of the force that attracts two bodies towards each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the measure of an object's resistance to changes in its state of motion?

Back

Inertia

Front

What type of galaxy is typically older and contains less gas and dust than other types?

Back

Elliptical Galaxy

Front

What is the main component of a galaxy that contains stars, planets, and other celestial bodies?

Back

Matter

Front

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

Back

Milky Way Galaxy