Quarterly 2 Review 8.7B 8.8AB 8.9AB

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What is the definition of 'area' in geometry?

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Area is the measure of the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape, typically measured in square units.

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What are the main types of galaxies?

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The main types of galaxies are spiral, elliptical, and irregular.

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What is electromagnetic radiation?

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Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that travels through space at the speed of light and includes various types such as microwaves, visible light, and gamma rays.

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What is the relationship between frequency and energy in electromagnetic waves?

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Higher frequency waves carry more energy than lower frequency waves.

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What is a light-year?

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A light-year is the distance that light travels in one year, approximately 5.88 trillion miles.

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What is the difference between a star and a galaxy?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma, while a galaxy is a large system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.

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What is the significance of the Cygnus A galaxy?

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Cygnus A is known for being an extremely bright radio wave source and is classified as an elliptical galaxy.

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How do temperature and brightness relate to stars?

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Generally, hotter stars are brighter than cooler stars, but other factors like size and distance also affect brightness.

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What is the order of electromagnetic radiation from highest to lowest frequency?

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Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet, Visible light, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio waves.

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What is the definition of 'frequency' in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).