What are the the 3 types of galaxies?

Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies

Spiral Galaxies, Regular Galaxies, and Lliptical Galaxies

Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Spiral Galaxies

Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Irregular Galaxies

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

the motion of the objects within in

Its location within the universe

What are the features of an irregular galaxy?

undefined shape, young stars, lots of gas/dust

disk shape, young stars, little to no dust

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

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

What are the three major types of galaxies?

spiral, elliptical, and irregular

irregular, lenticular, and spiral

What are the features of a spiral galaxy?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Gravity is the force that holds us onto Earth.

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

Gravity is the force of any object that has mass.

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

Milky Way Galaxy and spiral galaxy

Andromeda M31 and spiral galaxy

Sunflower Galaxy and spiral galaxy

Pinwheel Galaxy and spiral galaxy

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

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

to control the independent and dependent variables of an experiment

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

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

They are the primary source of light in galaxies.

They are responsible for the formation of stars.

They have no significant impact on the galaxy.

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1 min • 1 pt

Our galaxy is called the

Earth Nebula

The Hubble Galaxy

The Milky Way

The Snickers

Galaxies are composed of (best answer)

stars

stars and gas

stars, dust, and gas

stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Milky Way Galaxy is a

spiral

lenticular

elliptical

irregular

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of galaxy is this?

Spiral

Elliptical

Irregular

Irrational

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name each type of the galaxies

Spiral

Galaxy 1

Irregular

Galaxy 3

Elliptical

Galaxy 2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is the largest?

The Milky Way Galaxy

A red giant star

The moon

Jupiter

What type of galaxy is this?

Spiral

Elliptical

Irregular

Irrational

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Galaxy Review

Our galaxy is called the

Galaxies are composed of (best answer)

The Milky Way Galaxy is a

What type of galaxy is this?

Name each type of the galaxies

Which of the following is the largest?

What type of galaxy is this?

What are galaxies held together by?

What are the the 3 types of galaxies?

Large mass of stars

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