The Universe Vocabulary

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the Big Bang Theory explain?
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The Big Bang Theory explains how our universe began.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of galaxy is characterized by spiral arms?
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A spiral galaxy.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a massive explosion that occurs at the end of a high mass star's life cycle?
Back
A supernova.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a normal sized star undergoing nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium called?
Back
A main-sequence star.
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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
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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.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of galaxy has no defined shape and is often chaotic in appearance?
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An irregular galaxy.
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