Quiz about Galaxy Review

Question 1

Our galaxy is called the

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The Milky Way

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Earth Nebula

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The Hubble Galaxy

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The Snickers

Question 2

Galaxies are composed of (best answer)

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stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity

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stars

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stars and gas

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stars, dust, and gas

Question 3

The Milky Way Galaxy is a

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spiral

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lenticular

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elliptical

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irregular

Question 4

What type of galaxy is this?

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Irregular

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Spiral

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Elliptical

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Irrational

Question 5

Which of the following is the largest?

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The Milky Way Galaxy

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A red giant star

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The moon

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Jupiter

Question 6

What type of galaxy is this?

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Spiral

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Elliptical

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Irregular

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Irrational

Question 7

What are galaxies held together by?

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Gravitational Attraction

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Stars

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Other galaxies

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Dust and Gas

Question 8

What are the the 3 types of galaxies?

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Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies

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Spiral Galaxies, Regular Galaxies, and Lliptical Galaxies

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Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Spiral Galaxies

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Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Irregular Galaxies

Question 9

Large mass of stars

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galaxy

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solar system

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universe

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gravity

Question 10

Our Milky Way galaxy follows the same laws as our solar system in that it orbits around the center of the galaxy. Which type of galaxy orbits in a predictable motion?

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Spiral

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Irregular

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Elliptical

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None of these

Question 11

Earth and its solar system are a part of which of the following galaxies?

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Milky Way

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Andromeda

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Black Eye

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Cartwheel

Question 12

Gravity is responsible for which of the following characteristics of a galaxy?

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the motion of the objects within in

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The size of its largest star

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Its location within the universe

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the color of light it emits

Question 13

What type of galaxy is this?

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Elliptical

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Spiral

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Irregular

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Irrational

Question 14

How many types of galaxy do scientists know about?

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3

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30

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300

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3,000

Question 15

Which galaxy do we live in?

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Milky Way

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Hershey's

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Reeces

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Kit Kat

Question 16

What are the features of an irregular galaxy?

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undefined shape, young stars, lots of gas/dust

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disk shape, young stars, little to no dust

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round or flat sphere, old stars, a lot of dust

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disk shaped, middle-aged stars, some gas/dust

Question 17

What are the three major types of galaxies?

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spiral, elliptical, and irregular

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spiral, circular, and disk

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irregular, lenticular, and spiral

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spiral, disk, and undefined

Question 18

What are the features of a spiral galaxy?

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disk shaped, middle-age stars, some gas/dust, and where we live

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disk shape, young stars, little to no dust, and where we live

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undefined shape, middle-aged stars, and where we live

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round or flat sphere, old stars, a lot of dust, and where we live

Question 19

Scientists know that 1 trillion galaxies make up the observable universe, but what is the role of gravity in the universe? Select the best answer choice.

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Gravity is the force that holds planets, stars, and celestial bodies in orbit in a galaxy.

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Gravity is the force that holds us onto Earth.

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Absence of gravity is the force that causes objects to float in outer space.

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Gravity is the force of any object that has mass.

Question 20

What type of galaxy do we live in and what is it called?

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Milky Way Galaxy and spiral galaxy

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Andromeda M31 and spiral galaxy

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Sunflower Galaxy and spiral galaxy

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Pinwheel Galaxy and spiral galaxy

Question 21

Observational investigations allow scientists to collect data in the form of empirical evidence by recording observations. Why might an astronomer perform an observational investigation?

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to observe features such as size, shape, and behavior of comets, planets, or galaxies

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to control the independent and dependent variables of an experiment

Question 22

What is the primary component of a galaxy that determines its shape and structure?

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Dark matter

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Stars

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Gas and dust

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Black holes

Question 23

Which of the following best describes the role of supermassive black holes in galaxies?

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They influence the motion of stars and gas in the galaxy.

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They are the primary source of light in galaxies.

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They are responsible for the formation of stars.

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They have no significant impact on the galaxy.

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