Question

Types of Galaxies: Match the type of galaxy with its description

Match

Term

Definition





spiral

A) galaxies that have no defined shape





elliptical

B) galaxies that revolve around a single point





irregular

C) galaxies that are circular in shape

Answer 1

Irregular --> A)

Elliptical --> B)

Spiral --> C)

Explanation:

Irregular galaxies can have many different shapes and are those that do not fit with a circular or elliptical shape of galaxy.

Irregular --> A) Galaxies that have no defined shape

The main characteristic of spiral galaxies are their arms, which rotate around a point, this point is the center of the galaxy.

Spiral --> B) galaxies that revolve around a single point

Elliptical galaxies have a circular or elliptical shape and have no spiral arms.

Eliptical --> C) galaxies that are circular in shape

Answer 2

The correct matches would be as follows:

spiral
C) galaxies that are circular in shape

elliptical

B) galaxies that revolve around a single point

irregular

A) galaxies that have no defined shape

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