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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the location of our solar system?
in a galaxy called the Local Group, which is part of a cluster called the Milky Way
in a galaxy called the Milky Way, which is part of a cluster called the Local Group
in a galaxy called the Milky Way, which is not part of a cluster of galaxies
in a galaxy called the Milky Way, which is part of a cluster called the Virgo Group
- 2. Multiple Choice
A galaxy that has a shape similar to a football is a(n) __________ galaxy.
elliptical
irregular
spiral
local group
- 3. Multiple Choice
The spiral shape of the Milky Way cannot be seen from Earth because ______________.
we are located above the galaxy
we are located in one of its spiral arms
our view is blocked by the Sun
none of the above
- 4. Multiple Choice
The ______ states that the universe began expanding out of an enormous Explosion between 15 and 20 billion years ago.
H-R Diagram
binary star theory
Big Bang theory
"big crunch" theory
- 5. Multiple Choice
About _____% of the universe's mass is dark matter.
90
50
10
75
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Milky Way is a(n) _______ galaxy
elliptical
spiral
irregular
regular
- 7. Multiple Choice
There are _____ types of galaxies.
3
4
12
100
- 8. Multiple Choice
A________is a huge collection of stars.
universe
galaxy
solar system
super nova
- 9. Multiple Choice
Our solar system is located __________ of the Milky Way.
in the center
on the edge
outside
1 million miles out
- 10. Multiple Choice
There are _________ of galaxies in our universe.
hundreds
thousands
millions
billions
- 11. Multiple Choice
Holds galaxies together
Star Dust
Gravity
Moon Rocks
RED light
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