Galaxy Types Worksheet
Explore the different classifications of galaxies, including spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies, and their characteristics.
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Galaxy Types Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your knowledge of galaxy types.
1. Which type of galaxy is characterized by a central bulge and spiral arms?
Elliptical
Irregular
Spiral
Lenticular
2. What is the primary characteristic of an elliptical galaxy?
Active star formation
A well-defined disk
Smooth, featureless shape
Chaotic, undefined structure
3. The Hubble Sequence classifies galaxies based on their appearance, with galaxies being denoted by an 'S' and galaxies by an 'E'.
4. galaxies lack a distinct regular shape and are often the result of galactic collisions or interactions.
5. Describe the main differences between a barred spiral galaxy and a regular spiral galaxy.
6. All galaxies are believed to have a supermassive black hole at their center.
True
False
7. Irregular galaxies are typically the largest type of galaxy.
True
False
Refer to the diagram below to answer the following question.
8. Based on the diagram, which galaxy type (A, B, or C) is most likely to be an elliptical galaxy? Justify your answer.