Science - Topic 1 Vocab Flashcard

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Massive group of stars, gas, and dust in space?

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galaxy

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Candy bar named after our galaxy?

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What is a star?

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A giant ball of hot, glowing gases.

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Planets, asteroids, comets, and moons orbiting the Sun make up our ...

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solar system.

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Circular movement of an object around a larger one held by gravity.

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orbit

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Four rocky planets closest to the sun

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inner planets

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Four large planets farthest from the sun made of ice and gases?

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outer planets

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Large, round rock revolving around a planet?

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moon

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Asteroid:

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A chunk of rock in space.

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Image of a comet

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