8.8A : Level 2 Vocabulary

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What is a nebula?

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A cloud of dust and gas where multiple stars are born.

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What is an asteroid?

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A large rock in orbit in a 'belt' between Mars and Jupiter.

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What does the term 'universe' refer to?

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The collection of all known things in space.

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What is a meteorite?

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A piece of rock that, after traveling through the atmosphere, lands on Earth.

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What is a comet?

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A ball of ice and dust that has a tail when it travels near the Sun.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteorite?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space, while a meteorite is a meteoroid that has landed on Earth.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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It is a region in space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found.

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How do comets develop tails?

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Comets develop tails when they approach the Sun, causing the ice to vaporize and dust to be released.

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What are the main components of a nebula?

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Dust, gas, and plasma.

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What role do nebulae play in the universe?

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They are the birthplaces of stars.