Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What shape is our own galaxy?

  1. Elliptical

  2. Whirlpool

  3. Spiral

  4. Ring
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is classified as a spiral galaxy. It has barred spiral structure with multiple arms extending from a central bar. Elliptical galaxies are oval-shaped, whirlpool refers to a specific galaxy (M51), and ring galaxies have a ring-like structure - none of these describe our galaxy.

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