The Universe - 8th Grade (Mastery Peak)

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What is the correct order of the universe components from smallest to largest?

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planet, star, nebula, galaxy

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What type of star is our Sun classified as?

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Average Main Sequence Star

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In which section of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram would you find bright but cooler stars?

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Q2

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Why does the Sun appear brighter to us than other stars?

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The Sun's close proximity (distance) to Earth

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What is a galaxy?

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A huge system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravity.

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What is a nebula?

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A giant cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What is a star?

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A massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, undergoing nuclear fusion.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern, often named after mythological figures.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light through nuclear fusion.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The galaxy that contains our solar system, consisting of billions of stars.