Astronomy

Astronomy

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a light-year?

Back

A light-year is the distance that light travels in one year, used to measure vast distances in space.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are galaxies?

Back

Galaxies are large groups of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter that are bound together by gravity.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes summer on Earth?

Back

Summer occurs when one side of the Earth is tilted towards the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do we use light-years instead of miles or kilometers in space?

Back

Because space distances are so huge that using miles or kilometers would result in very large and hard-to-work-with numbers.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What keeps the solar system in motion?

Back

The Sun's gravity keeps all the components of our solar system in motion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system, along with billions of other stars.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are planets?

Back

Planets are large celestial bodies that orbit a star, such as the Sun, and do not produce their own light.

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