Science Year 6 : Unit11 Galaxy

What is a galaxy?

• A large group of planets only

• A collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity

• A single star

• A large asteroid

Which galaxy is Earth located in?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Whirlpool Galaxy

• Triangulum Galaxy

The Milky Way is an example of which type of galaxy?

• A) Spiral Galaxy

• B) Elliptical Galaxy

• C) Irregular Galaxy

• D) Ring Galaxy

Which of these correctly describes an elliptical galaxy?

• A) It has a pinwheel shape with arms.

• B) It has a round or oval shape.

• C) It has no specific shape.

• D) It has a ring shape.

What holds the stars and other objects together in a galaxy?

• A) Magnetism

• B) Gravity

• C) Electricity

• D) Light

Where in the Milky Way Galaxy is our Solar System located?

• A) At the very center of the galaxy

• B) Near one of the spiral arms

• C) Outside the galaxy

• • D) At the outer edge of the galaxy

Which galaxy is closest to the Milky Way?

• A) Andromeda Galaxy

• B) Whirlpool Galaxy

• C) Large Magellanic Cloud

• D) Sombrero Galaxy

About how many stars are in the Milky Way galaxy?

• A) Thousands

• B) Millions

• C) Billions

• D) Trillions

What shape does a spiral galaxy like the Milky Way have?

• A) A pinwheel shape with spiraling arms

• B) A straight line

• C) A cube

• D) A perfect circle

Why do scientists study galaxies?

• A) To understand the history of the universe

• B) To learn about stars and planets

• C) To find out how galaxies change over time

• D) All of the above