Question

which statement best describes the galaxies closest to the milky way?
a. these galaxies consist of mostly old stars.
b. these galaxies include irregular, spiral, and elliptical types.
c. these galaxies are all identified as spiral
d. these galaxies are independent of and unaffected by the milky way's gravitational pull.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the galaxies closest to the Milky Way is:

**b. these galaxies include irregular, spiral, and elliptical types.**

The closest galaxies, such as the Andromeda Galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud, and the Small Magellanic Cloud, represent a variety of galaxy types.