Earth Science, Observing Space, Galaxies, Big Bang Theory

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What type of electromagnetic radiation can be detected with certain instruments?

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Invisible electromagnetic radiation only.

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The sun is just one of billions of ______ found within the Milky Way Galaxy.

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Stars.

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What ancient civilization tracked the movement of the sun, moon, and planets?

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The Ancient Mayans.

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True or False: The ideas about our universe have changed throughout time based upon scientific observations and discoveries.

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True.

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What is the study of the atmosphere, weather, and climate called?

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Meteorology.

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What is the term for the explosion that marked the beginning of the universe?

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Big Bang Theory.

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What is the name of our galaxy?

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Milky Way Galaxy.

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What type of celestial body is the sun classified as?

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A star.

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth?

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The sun.

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What do we call the vast, empty space that exists beyond Earth and its atmosphere?

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Outer space.