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Which characteristics can be used to differentiate star systems? Select three options.the number of stars in the systemthe level of dust and gasthe age of the stars in the systemthe way stars are organized in the systemthe color of stars in the system

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the number of stars in the system
B
the level of dust and gas
C
the age of the stars in the system
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the way stars are organized in the system
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the color of stars in the system
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Choose the word from the drop-down menu that completes each sentence.

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A/An star system is made of two stars.:binary
A/An star system is made of no more than a few thousand stars.:open cluster
A/An star system is made of more than a million stars.:globular cluster
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Choose the word from the drop-down menu that completes each sentence.

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A/An star system is made of two stars.:binary
A/An star system is made of no more than a few thousand stars.:open cluster
A/An star system is made of more than a million stars.:globular cluster
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binary globular cluster ✔ open cluster

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binary
B
globular cluster
C
✔ open cluster
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binary ✔ globular clusteropen cluster

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binary
B
✔ globular cluster
C
open cluster
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globular cluster✔ open clusterX binary

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globular cluster
B
✔ open cluster
C
X binary
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Based on the information in the article, which title would be most appropriate?

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New Planet Found in Open Cluster System
B
New Planet Discovered in Binary Star System
C
Discovery: New Globular Cluster and Planet
D
Discovery: Star System Orbiting New Planet
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Which characteristic is used to classify galaxies?

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the size of the galaxy
B
the shape of the galaxy
C
the presence of dust and gas between stars
D
the presence of active star formation sites
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How are NGC 1427A and U different? How are they the same?

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NGC 1427A is larger and has a more irregular, nonuniform shape, while U is smaller and shaped like a pinwheel. Both galaxies contain dust, gas, and stars.

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Which ideas did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

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NGC 1427A is an irregular galaxy.
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U is a spiral galaxy.
C
Both galaxies contain plenty of dust and gas.
D
Both galaxies have active star-forming sites.
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Which statement describes the image?

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This is an image of an elliptical galaxy.
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This is an image of an irregular galaxy.
C
This is an image of a normal spiral galaxy.
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This is an image of a barred spiral galaxy.

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