Galaxy types

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What type of galaxy is characterized by a flat, rotating disk containing stars, gas, and dust, and a central concentration of stars known as the bulge?

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Spiral Galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

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The Milky Way

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What type of galaxy has an ellipsoidal shape and lacks the distinct features of spiral galaxies?

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Elliptical Galaxy

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What type of galaxy is often chaotic in shape and does not fit into the other categories?

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Irregular Galaxy

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What force is responsible for holding galaxies together?

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Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the term for a large system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity?

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Galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What type of galaxy is typically older and contains less gas and dust than spiral galaxies?

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Elliptical Galaxy

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What is the main difference between spiral and elliptical galaxies?

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Spiral galaxies have a flat disk structure with arms, while elliptical galaxies are more rounded and lack structure.

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What are the two main types of galaxies based on their shape?

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Spiral and Elliptical Galaxies

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What is the name of the galaxy that is closest to the Milky Way?

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Andromeda Galaxy