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8th Science U6 L1
| definition | term |
|---|---|
| Space and all the matter and energy in it. | Universe |
| A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity. | Galaxy |
| The sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around it. | Solar system |
| A relatively large spherical body that orbits a star. | Planet |
| A large celestial body that is composed of gas and that emits light; the sun nis a typical star | Star |
| A large cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space; a region in space where stars are born. | Nebula |
| The distance light travels in one year; about 9.46 trillion kilometers. | Light-ye.ar |