Solar System Universe Galaxy

Which of the following correctly places these in order from LARGEST to SMALLEST?

• galaxy -- local group/cluster -- planet -- solar system -- universe

• universe -- local group/cluster -- galaxy -- solar system -- planet

• planet -- solar system -- galaxy -- local group/cluster -- universe

• universe -- galaxy -- solar system -- local group/cluster -- planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A galaxy which is either spherical (ball like) or a flattened disk is a ___ galaxy.

• elliptical

• humanoid

• irregular

• spiral

A galaxy which has a nucleus of bright stars and two or more arms in circular formation is called a ___ galaxy.

• elliptical

• humanoid

• irregular

• spiral

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A Group of stars, and or star systems, star clusters, dust and gas held together by gravity is known as:

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

An explosion that occurs at the end of a stars life cycle is known as:

• Superior Star

• White Dwarf

• Supernova

• Neutron star

A galaxy that does not have a regular shape?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Quasar

What Galaxy is Earth located?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Sagittarius

• Snickers

Which type of galaxy is not a major galaxy?

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Irregular

• Quasar

What unit is used to measure distances in space?

• Light year

• Kilometer

• Miles

• Solar unit

How many main sequence stars is in our solar system?

• 2

• 8

• 1

• None