Components of the Universe 1

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What is the shape of our galaxy?

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A disk-shaped galaxy.

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What is a nebula?

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A collection of dust and gases where stars can form.

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Which has more mass, Earth or the Moon?

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Earth has more mass than the Moon.

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What category contains the most stars?

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Main Sequence.

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In which category is our Sun located?

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Main Sequence.

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What is a galaxy?

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A massive system that contains stars, gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.

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What is a supernova?

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An explosion of a star that occurs at the end of its life cycle.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star generates its own light through nuclear fusion, while a planet does not.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The galaxy that contains our solar system.