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5th grade Sci Chp 3
Science Vocabulary Chp 3
Question | Answer |
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An object in space that produces its own heat and light | star |
what all stars from out of | Nebula |
a small, dense star that shines with white light | white dwarf |
patterns formed by stars | constellations |
a star and all the objects that orbit it | Solar system |
a large object that orbits a star but does not five off its own light. | planet |
one complete trip around the Sun | orbit |
are called Ganymede, Io, Callisto, and Europa. | Jupiter's Galilean moons |
most are located between Mars and Jupiter | Asteroids |
is made of a mixture of frozen gases, ice, dust, and rock | Comet |
the actual brightness of a star | Absolute magnitude |
a tool used to identify stars and constellations | Star chart |
the stage of a star's cycle when it is small and dense is what? | the white dwarf |
How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the sun? | 365 days |
How long does it take the Earth to ROTATE on its axis? | 24 hours |
What are the surfaces of the inner planets mostly made of? | rocks |
What planet is known as a dwarf planet? | Pluto |
What is a natural satellite that orbits a planet? | moon |
How many planets orbit the Sun? | 8 |
What is an exploding star called? | Supernova |
The great red spot of __________ is a huge storm. | Jupiter |
What is the planet closest to the sun? | Mercury |
What are Saturn's rings composed of? | ice and rock |
What covers much of the surface of Mars? | Red dust |
What makes the surface of Venus very hot? | Carbon dioxide atmosphere |
What are the 3 recognized dwarf planets of our Solar System? | Pluto, Eris, and Ceres |
What star produces energy by changing hydrogen into helium? | The Sun |
All stars form out of a nebula and a supernova will form a new _______________. | nebula |