Galaxy Structure

This quiz will test your knowledge about the structure of galaxies.

7 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of galaxy in the universe?

  1. Elliptical galaxy
  2. Spiral galaxy
  3. Irregular galaxy
  4. Lenticular galaxy
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the shape of an elliptical galaxy?

  1. Round
  2. Oval
  3. Flat
  4. Irregular
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the shape of a spiral galaxy?

  1. Round
  2. Oval
  3. Flat
  4. Irregular
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the shape of an irregular galaxy?

  1. Round
  2. Oval
  3. Flat
  4. Irregular
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the central bulge of a spiral galaxy?

  1. A large, round region of stars
  2. A small, round region of stars
  3. A flat, disk-shaped region of stars
  4. An irregular region of stars
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the spiral arms of a spiral galaxy?

  1. Long, thin regions of stars
  2. Short, thick regions of stars
  3. Flat, disk-shaped regions of stars
  4. Irregular regions of stars
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Milky Way galaxy?

  1. An elliptical galaxy
  2. A spiral galaxy
  3. An irregular galaxy
  4. A lenticular galaxy