Galaxy Types Worksheet
Explore the different classifications of galaxies, including spiral, elliptical, and irregular, and understand their characteristics.
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Galaxy Types Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your responses.
1. Which type of galaxy is characterized by a central bulge and spiral arms?
Elliptical
Spiral
Irregular
Lenticular
2. Which type of galaxy is typically the oldest and contains mostly old, red stars?
Spiral
Irregular
Elliptical
Barred Spiral
3. The Hubble Sequence classifies galaxies based on their .
4. galaxies have no distinct regular shape and are often the result of galactic collisions.
5. Our Milky Way galaxy is classified as an elliptical galaxy.
True
False
6. Irregular galaxies are typically the largest type of galaxy.
True
False
7. Describe two key differences between spiral and elliptical galaxies.
Examine the image below showing different galaxy types and answer the following questions.
8. Identify the type of galaxy shown in the top left image.
9. Which image best represents an irregular galaxy?