Star Systems and Galaxies

Question 1

Look at this image of a galaxy.

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elliptical

Question 2

What phrase best defines a star system?

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a group of two or more stars

Question 3

Which phrase accurately describes an elliptical galaxy?

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has no new stars being formed

Question 4

Which phrase best defines a galaxy?

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large collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity

Question 5

The dimmer star in a two-star system passes in front of the brighter star. Which phenomenon does this describe?

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eclipsing binary

Question 6

Which statement describes a characteristic of a spiral galaxy?

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It is shaped like a pinwheel.

Question 7

Two types of spiral galaxies exist. A normal spiral galaxy is one kind. Which phrase best describes the second type of spiral galaxy?

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has a bar through the middle from which arms extend

Question 8

Which term refers to large groupings of stars?

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star clusters

Question 9

Which statement accurately describes binary star systems?

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They have stars that might appear to wobble.

Question 10

Which type of star cluster is loose and disorganized?

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open

Star Systems and Galaxies Answers