Hierarchy of the Universe

Which of the following is the biggest and most complex system?

• Galaxy cluster

• Galaxy

• Solar system

• Universe

Which of the following list the correct hierarchy in the Universe from biggest to smallest?

• Universe, galaxies, solar system, stars and planets

• Planets, stars, solar system, galaxies, universe

• Solar system, galaxies, stars, planets, universe

• Universe, solar system, galaxies, planets and stars

Which of the following is the correct order of the hierarchical relationships from smallest to largest?

• Planet, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe

• Solar System, Planet, Galaxy, Universe

• Galaxy, Solar System, Planet, Universe

• Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Planet

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DOK Level 1: Recall

To study something as vast as the universe and its structures, scientists often find it helpful to organize information in a simplified visual form. Which of the following represents structures of the universe in order from largest to smallest?

• universe → galaxy → solar system → planet

• solar system → universe → planet → galaxy

• planet → galaxy → solar system → universe

• planet → solar system → galaxy → universe

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Jasmine constructed the diagram to represent how Earth fits into other structures that make up our universe. Which of the following should Jasmine write on the line to best complete her diagram?

• asteroid belt

• Mars

• Milky Way

• Proxima Centauri

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following structures is the largest in the hierarchy of the universe?

• Star

• Planet

• Galaxy

• Galaxy Cluster

What is the correct order of the following from smallest to largest?

• Star, Planet, Galaxy, Universe

• Planet, Star, Galaxy, Universe

• Planet, Galaxy, Star, Universe

• Star, Galaxy, Planet, Universe

In the hierarchy of the universe, which structure comes immediately after a solar system?

• Galaxy

• Star

• Planet

• Galaxy Cluster

Which of the following best describes a galaxy?

• A collection of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies bound together by gravity

• A single star and its orbiting planets

• A group of galaxies bound together

• A large cloud of gas and dust

Which of the following is the smallest unit in the hierarchy of the universe?

• Galaxy

• Star

• Planet

• Solar System