Star Systems and Galaxies

Question 1

Which phrase best defines a galaxy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which phrase accurately describes an elliptical galaxy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

has no new stars being formed

Question 3

Which type of star cluster forms from tightly packed groups of older stars?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

globular

Question 4

Which sentence accurately describes star clusters?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Stars form large groupings.

Question 5

What phrase best defines a star system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a group of two or more stars

Question 6

Which statement describes a characteristic of a spiral galaxy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is shaped like a pinwheel.

Question 7

Which feature is used to classify galaxies?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

shape

Question 8

Which statement accurately describes binary star systems?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They have stars that might appear to wobble.

Question 9

Look at this image of a galaxy.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

elliptical

Question 10

Which type of star cluster is loose and disorganized?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

open

Star Systems and Galaxies Answers