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

Responses

a nearby galaxy
a nearby galaxy

an equal-sized galaxy
an equal-sized galaxy

a much larger galaxy
a much larger galaxy

a fast-moving galaxy

1 answer

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

  1. a nearby galaxy
  2. a much larger galaxy

Small galaxies often merge with nearby galaxies, and they can also be attracted to and merge with larger galaxies due to gravitational influence.