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Structure of the Universe
Structure of the Universe
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what type of galaxy is this ?
spiral
irregular
hyper
regular
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In which galaxy do we live?
snickers
small magellanic
milky way
andromeda
3
what is a celestial body made of gas and gives off light
planet
moon
star
galaxy
4
What do we use to measure distance in space?
light-years
kilometers
miles
measuring tape
5
what is a system of billions
stars
with
gas
and
dust
held together by gravity ?
galaxy
stars
universe
space
6
what do we call space and all the matter and energy in it
galaxy
solar system
universe
earth
7
To what object do we compare our universe: galaxies around the surface and a void in the center
blob
soap bubbles
pinwheel
frisbee
8
a large concentration of groups of galaxies is called a
super cluster
galatron
bundles
cluster
9
Which objects orbit planets?
sun
stars
earth
moons
10
what type of galaxy is this ?
irregular
blob
elliptical
spiral
11
how many
types
of galaxies are in the universe?
2
10
7
3
12
How do we categorize galaxies?
by color
by shape
by distance
by smell
13
What is the name of your science teacher?
Mrs. Thomas
Bill Nye
Ms. Frizzle
Mrs. Galilio
14
what type of galaxy is this ?
nebula
eliptical
spiral
irregular
15
What gives off energy in the form of LIGHT, RADIATION, HEAT and WIND
planets
star
fire
tornados
16
Earth is special to us! What is one thing that makes it unique?
We can walk on its surface
It has a moon
It orbits the sun
It has liquid water
17
What process takes place in the core of a star to produce energy?
nuclear fusion
magic
molecular explosion
friction
18
Stars are made up of mostly what two elements
oxygen and nitrogen
gold and silver
hydrogen and helium
carbon and hydrogen
19
What is an area in the universe where very little matter exists?
nebula
deep space
void
neutron
20
which type of galaxy is the milky way galaxy ?
regular
elliptical
irregular
spiral