The Milky Way Galaxy

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way galaxy?

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Irregular

• Hybrid

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The Andromeda galaxy is a nearby galaxy. It is twice the size of the Milky Way galaxy, so we can conclude that–

• the Andromeda galaxy has more stars.

• the Milky Way galaxy has more stars.

• the Andromeda galaxy is older.

• the Milky Way galaxy spins faster.

The center of the Milky Way galaxy is inside a large group of stars in the constellation Sagittarius. Why do we not see the Milky Way galaxy as a spiral from Earth?

• Because the Milky Way is too far away to be seen as a spiral.

• Because the Milky Way is a different shape from a spiral.

• Because we are located within one of its spiral arms.

• Because the Milky Way is not visible from Earth.

We live in a galaxy named the Milky Way galaxy. Which two statements are true about the Milky Way galaxy? Select two correct answers.

• It is a circular blob of stars in the middle of the sky.

• It is held together by gravity.

• It contains only planets and the Sun.

• It is held together by the rotation of Earth.

• It is made of stars, gases, and dust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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This graphic represents the Milky Way galaxy. Which label best represents the location of our solar system within the Milky Way galaxy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Name each type of the galaxies

• Elliptical

• Galaxy 1

• Spiral

• Galaxy 3

• Irregular

• Galaxy 2