Milky Way Galaxy Quiz

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Odtanner1
O
Odtanner1
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 670
| Attempts: 670
Quiz Flashcard
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/6 Questions

    There is evidence that supports the existence of a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.

    • True
    • False
Please wait...
Milky Way Galaxy Quiz - Quiz
About This Quiz

This is a review quiz to check student understanding concerning some of the major components of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 
    The most prominent feature of the Milky Way Galaxy are these long curves of bright stars, star clusters and gas and dust. - ProProfs

    The most prominent feature of the Milky Way Galaxy are these long curves of bright stars, star clusters and gas and dust.

    • Nuclear bulge

    • Globular cluster

    • Spiral arms

    • Halo

    Correct Answer
    A. Spiral arms
    Explanation
    The most notable feature of a spiral galaxy such as the Milky Way Galaxy are the spiral arms that wind outward. These arms have a bluish color to them because they contain hot, blue stars; clouds of dust and gas; and very young star clusters. This gives us a clue that the regions of the spiral arms contain the conditions necessary for star formation.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    Extra mass is found in the Milky Way Galaxy in an area that extends ten times farther than the edge of the visible disk. This region is sometimes called a ___________  __________.

    Correct Answer
    dark halo, galactic corona
    galactic corona, dark halo
    Explanation
    Evidence suggests that this dark halo may contain up to two trillion solar masses. Some of this mass is composed of dim stars and white dwarfs. But the majority of the mass is thought to be an unknown substance that does not produce light. Astronomers call this form of matter, dark matter.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    Select the two main components of the Milky Way Galaxy from the list

    • Halo

    • Disk

    • Bulge

    • Spiral arms

    • Spherical

    • Cluster

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Disk
    A. Spherical
    Explanation
    The two primary components of the Milky Way Galaxy are the disk component which is composed of all the matter within the plane of the galaxy's rotation. This includes dust, gas, open star clusters, and stars. The spherical component contains all of the material distributed around the center of our galaxy including the halo and the nuclear bulge.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    Watch the following video about data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Scientists have recently discovered a gigantic, mysterious structure in our Milky Way Galaxy. After viewing, write a short explanation of what the structures are and how you think they may have developed.

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Feb 2, 2024 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Feb 02, 2024
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Nov 04, 2012
    Quiz Created by
    Odtanner1

Popular Topics

Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.