Exploring the Mysteries of Galaxies

In the quiet town of Rolling Springs, three friends, Misty, Miguel, and Tamara, explore the universe's wonders. They visit the town's observatory, where Misty explains galaxies, parallax, and light years. The friends learn about star systems, exoplanets, and star clusters. Misty introduces the Milky Way and the Big Bang, highlighting astronomers like Edwin Hubble and Vera Rubin. The friends are filled with awe and curiosity, eager to uncover the universe's mysteries.

What is the main activity that Misty, Miguel, and Tamara enjoy?

• Playing sports

• Cooking together

• Exploring the universe

• Reading books

What did Miguel see through the telescope?

• A comet

• A galaxy

• A planet

• A star

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

How are galaxies described by Misty?

• Groups of comets

• Clusters of planets

• Collections of black holes

• Cosmic cities of stars, gas, and dust

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is the term used to measure distances to nearby stars and galaxies?

• Astronomical unit

• Parsec

• Parallax

• Light year

What is a light year?

• The time it takes for light to travel around the Earth

• The distance light travels in one year

• The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

What is a binary system?

• A system with one star

• A system with two stars orbiting a common center of mass

• A system with three stars

• A system with no stars

What are exoplanets?

• Distant worlds orbiting stars outside our solar system

• Planets within our solar system

• Moons of other planets

• Asteroids in the asteroid belt

What are star clusters?

• Groups of planets

• Clusters of comets

• Collections of black holes

• Families of stars born from the same cosmic clouds and dust

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Whirlpool

• Milky Way

• Triangulum

• Andromeda

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What event is believed to have given birth to the universe?

• The Universal Birth

• The Cosmic Explosion

• The Great Expansion

• The Big Bang