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The universe (EPISD 8th grade)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Light year | Used to measure distance in space |
| Universe | All of space and everything in it |
| Galaxy | Group of stars and space objects that revolve around a center of gravity |
| Spiral | A galaxy with spinning arms |
| Irregular | A galaxy with no definite shape |
| Elliptical | A galaxy that looks like a piece of exploded chalk |
| Star | A ball of gas undergoing nuclear fusion |
| Solar system | A group of planets that revolve around a star |
| Asteroid | Space object usually found between Mars and Jupiter |
| Meteor | A chunk of rock that flies through space |
| Comet | Mostly made up of gas, dust, and water |
| Nebula | Birthplace of stars |
| Big bang | Theory that all matter in space started from one point |
| Milky way | The name of our galaxy |
| Sun | The star closest to earth |
| Day | How long it takes the earth to rotate |
| Year | How long it takes the earth to revolve around the sun |