Exploring Galaxy Types
This worksheet introduces 6th-grade students to the different types of galaxies found in the universe: spiral, elliptical, and irregular.
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Exploring Galaxy Types
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the provided image of galaxy types as needed.
1. Look at the image above. Which type of galaxy has a central bulge and arms that spiral outwards?
2. Which of the following is NOT a main type of galaxy?
Spiral
Elliptical
Square
Irregular
3. Galaxies are huge collections of stars, dust, and gas held together by .
4. The Milky Way is an example of a galaxy.
5. Elliptical galaxies are typically older and contain mostly new, blue stars.
True
False
6. Describe one characteristic of an irregular galaxy.
Match each galaxy type with its description.
7. Spiral Galaxy
a. No definite shape, often formed from collisions
8. Elliptical Galaxy
b. Oval or football-shaped, generally older stars
9. Irregular Galaxy
c. Disk-shaped with arms extending from a central bulge
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