Question

With which type of galaxy is a small galaxy most likely to merge? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

a fast-moving galaxy
a fast-moving galaxy

a nearby galaxy
a nearby galaxy

a much larger galaxy
a much larger galaxy

an equal-sized galaxy

Answer 1

The two correct answers for the type of galaxy a small galaxy is most likely to merge with are:

- **a nearby galaxy**
- **an equal-sized galaxy**

Mergers are more common with nearby galaxies because of proximity, and small galaxies can also merge with other galaxies of similar size.