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Galactic Formation and Evolution — Quiz Answers

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Which conclusion is best supported by the observed velocity curve?

A
The galaxy rotates more slowly at the edges than predicted.
B
The galaxy contains unseen mass that extends beyond the visible disk.
C
The galaxy’s mass is concentrated only in its central bulge.
D
The galaxy’s spiral arms are unstable and collapsing.
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Arrange the galaxy types from most compact to most open in structure. Place the most compact at the top of the list.

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Determine whether each characteristics is most associated with spiral galaxies or elliptical galaxies.

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Determine whether each change will occur before or after the galactic cores merge.

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What feature in the simulation data most directly indicates when the two galaxies will form a single, merged structure?

A
the formation of tidal tails
B
a decline in star formation
C
the core separation distance drops to zero
D
the gravitational acceleration reaches its peak
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What is the most likely cause of the structural change from spiral galaxies to a large elliptical galaxy by 5.5 billion years?

A
gravitational pull leading to core collision
B
rotation of spiral arms over long timescales
C
mass loss across both interacting galaxies
D
cooling of stars throughout both galaxies
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Classify each time point based on whether it represents a pre-merger, active merger, or post-merger stage in the Milky Way–Andromeda collision simulation. Drag each to the correct box.

Answer:

0.0 billion years from now,1.2 billion years from now|2.6 billion years from now,3.9 billion years from now|5.5 billion years from now

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