The Universe Vocabulary

The Universe Vocabulary

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-ESS1-2, HS-ESS1-3, HS-ESS1-1

+2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

Back

The Big Bang Theory explains how our universe began.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of galaxy is characterized by spiral arms?

Back

A spiral galaxy.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a massive explosion that occurs at the end of a high mass star's life cycle?

Back

A supernova.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a normal sized star undergoing nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium called?

Back

A main-sequence star.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the leftover center of a low-medium mass star after the red giant phase?

Back

A white dwarf.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the initial explosion that marks the beginning of the universe according to the Big Bang Theory?

Back

The Big Bang.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of galaxy has no defined shape and is often chaotic in appearance?

Back

An irregular galaxy.

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