Which statement best describes the galaxies closest to the Milky Way?

Question

A. These galaxies are independent of and unaffected by the Milky Way’s gravitational pull
B. These galaxies include irregular, spiral, and elliptical types.
C. These galaxies are all identified as spiral
D. These galaxies consist of mostly old stars

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 and the various members of the Local Group, exhibit a variety of shapes and structures, including irregular, spiral, and elliptical forms.