Galaxy and Solar System

All of the following are components of a galaxy, except:

• dust

• spaceships

• gas

• moons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which parts of a galaxy exist in the space between the stars?

• planets

• gas and dust

• moons and dust

• more stars

Which component of the galaxy is most likely to be colorful and found in the space between the stars?

• dust

• gas

• orbiting objects

• stars

Which part of a galaxy consists of tiny particles that look smoky or cloudy and are found in the space between the stars?

• gas

• dust

• stars

• sun

Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Spiral

• Lenticular

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A ​ (a)   is a huge collection of stars.

• galaxy

• universe

• solar system

• constellation

Another name for Inner planets is called ​ ​ (a)   .

• terrestrial

• Celestial

• Gaseous

• Heliocentric

• thermodynamic

An object that is rocky or metallic, often irregularly shaped, and revolves around the sun is:

• a comet

• a planet

• an asteroid

• a moon

Ice, gas, rock and dust make up this component of the solar system that revolves around the sun:

• asteroid

• moon

• planet

• comet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Neptune is the:

• Closest planet to the sun.

• Farthest planet from the sun.

• Second closest planet to the sun.

• Hottest planet.