MILKY WAY NOTES - READING ?'s

MILKY WAY NOTES - READING ?'s

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Science

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an astronomical unit (AU)?

Back

An astronomical unit (AU) is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a light year (ly)?

Back

A light year (ly) is the distance that light travels in one year, approximately 5.88 trillion miles or 9.46 trillion kilometers.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which unit is larger, an astronomical unit (AU) or a light year (ly)?

Back

A light year is larger than an astronomical unit.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is the distance to stars typically measured?

Back

The distance to stars is typically measured in light years.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What significant events occurred from 3 minutes to 20 minutes after the Big Bang?

Back

During this time, the formation of hydrogen and helium occurred.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is the Milky Way galaxy described in terms of size?

Back

The Milky Way galaxy is described as averaged-sized.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the equivalent of 206,000 Astronomical Units in Parsecs?

Back

206,000 Astronomical Units is equivalent to 1 parsec.

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