Why Is the Milky Way Galaxy Different from Most Spiral

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why is the Milky Way Galaxy different from most spiral galaxies?

• A) The Milky Way has only three spiral arms, whereas most spiral galaxies have at least four.
• B) The Milky Way has only two spiral arms, whereas most galaxies have at least four.
• C) The spiral arms of the Milky Way are far more tightly wound than those in most galaxies.
• D) The Milky Way has at least four spiral arms, whereas most galaxies have only two.

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