Components of the Universe 8.8 Review Game

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is a galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is a rocky body in orbit around a planet called?

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A rocky body in orbit around a planet is called a Moon.

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What is the generally accepted theory about the beginning of the universe?

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The Big Bang is the theory that describes the beginning of the universe.

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What is a small chunk of rock falling through a planet's atmosphere called?

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A small chunk of rock falling through a planet's atmosphere is called a meteor.

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Which stars are the hottest?

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Blue stars are the hottest stars.

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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 a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body that orbits the sun and is composed of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region of space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is a nebula?

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

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.