Star Systems and Galaxies Answers
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Look at this image of a galaxy.
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barredB
ellipticalC
irregularD
spiral2
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Which phrase describes an irregular galaxy?
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has a round shapeB
does not have a specific shapeC
has arms that extend from the centerD
is larger than other types of galaxies3
Which term refers to large groupings of stars?
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nebulasB
galaxiesC
binary starsD
star clusters4
Which phrase accurately describes an elliptical galaxy?
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may be spiral-shapedB
has no recognizable shapeC
has no new stars being formedD
has a lot of gas and dust between stars5
What phrase best defines a star system?
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a group of hundreds of starsB
a group of two or more starsC
a group of stars that formed around the same timeD
a group of two stars in which one star is brighter than the other6
Look at this image of a galaxy.
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ellipticalB
irregularC
normal spiralD
barred spiral7
Which phrase best defines a galaxy?
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tightly packed group of older starsB
large grouping of more than two starsC
loose, disorganized star cluster held together by gravityD
large collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity8
Look at this image of a star cluster.
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openB
binaryC
globularD
eclipsing9
Which statement describes a characteristic of a spiral galaxy?
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It is shaped like a pinwheel.B
It has no new star formation.C
It is made only of gases.D
It is smaller than other types of galaxies.10
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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is football-shapedB
is irregularly shapedC
has arms that start close to the centerD
has a bar through the middle from which arms extendDid you find these answers helpful?
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