Classify Galaxies

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

What shape is the Milky Way galaxy?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular 

• Irrational

The classification of Galaxy is based on its observable characteristics. Which of these characteristics is used to classify galaxies?

• shape

• temperature

• types of forces

• chemical elements

The type of galaxy that is composed of the older stars and low-mass stars.

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Constellation

Any of the elongated and curved spiral sections that are connected to the center of a spiral galaxy.

• Nuclear Bulge

• Spiral Arms

• Galaxy Disc

• Compact Disc

A galaxy with an overall round or football shape and no arms or internal structure

• Spiral

• Irregular

• Elliptical

• Triangular

Which characteristic is primarily used to classify galaxies?

• Shape

• Temperature

• Chemical Composition

• Magnetic Field

What type of galaxy is known for having a well-defined spiral structure?

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Irregular

• Lenticular

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which type of galaxy is typically composed of older, red stars and has little gas or dust?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Barred Spiral