TEKS 8.8A Universe Test Review PER 6

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Where is Earth’s solar system located?

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Near the end of an arm of the Milky Way galaxy.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 3?

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Summer.

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Why can't people on Earth see the entire shape of the Milky Way galaxy?

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Because Earth is a part of this galaxy.

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What celestial body is known for its intense pull of gravity?

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Black hole.

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What holds the stars and other matter in a galaxy together?

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Gravity.

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What is the shape of the Milky Way galaxy?

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A disk of stars orbiting a central point.

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What is the central point of the Milky Way galaxy?

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The supermassive black hole at its center.

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What is the significance of gravity in the universe?

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It governs the motion of celestial bodies and holds galaxies together.

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What are the main components of a galaxy?

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Stars, gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the difference between a star and a black hole?

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A star emits light and energy through nuclear fusion, while a black hole has a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape it.