Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The galaxy we live in is called the Milky Way. It is shaped approximately like:

  1. a round ball

  2. a doughnut

  3. a pretzel

  4. a flat spiral
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Explanation

The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy, which is a type of spiral galaxy. 'Flat spiral' is the closest accurate description among the options. Spiral galaxies have a flat, rotating disk with spiral arms, which distinguishes them from round balls, doughnuts, or pretzels.

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