Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 1: The Milky Way Galaxy

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
What is the overall shape of the Milky Way?
A)sphere
B)straight line
C)oval
D)disk
2
The Sun is a population 1 star. This means that it is ______.
A)classified as a white dwarf
B)located in the arms of the galaxy
C)older than 15 million years
D)located in the nuclear bulge of the galaxy
3
What are the oldest-known objects in the Milky Way?
A)active galactic nuclei
B)dwarf ellipticals
C)globular clusters
D)black holes
4
What is located at the center of the Milky Way?
A)gamma rays
B)a supermassive black hole
C)a supernova
D)gas clouds
5
Where are the youngest stars of the galaxy located?
A)central bulge
B)black holes
C)halo
D)spiral arms
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