Space Science Vocab

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What is at the center of the Solar System?

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The Sun is at the center of the Solar System.

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What is the Milky Way?

Back

The Milky Way is our galaxy.

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What are stars?

Back

Stars are hot balls of gas that radiate light.

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What is the correct order of the terrestrial planets, in increasing distance from the Sun?

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The correct order is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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Where is the Kuiper Belt region located?

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The Kuiper Belt region is beyond the Gas Giants.

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What is a planet?

Back

A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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A comet is made of ice and dust and has a tail when near the Sun, while an asteroid is a rocky body that does not have a tail.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet.