24/25 Geoscience Unit 3.4-3.5 Semester Review

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What is the region between Mars and Jupiter called?

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Asteroid Belt

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What are the 4 planets farther from the sun often called?

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Gas (Outer Jovian) Planets

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What type of galaxy does not have a distinct shape?

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Irregular Galaxy

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What type of galaxy often appears red?

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Elliptical Galaxy

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What is a galaxy?

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A cluster of stars, gas, dust, stellar remnants and often planetary systems.

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What are the main components of the Milky Way galaxy?

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Stars, gas, dust, dark matter, and planetary systems.

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What is the difference between a spiral galaxy and an elliptical galaxy?

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Spiral galaxies have a distinct spiral structure, while elliptical galaxies are more rounded and lack a defined shape.

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What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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It is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, containing many small icy bodies and dwarf planets.

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What is the primary characteristic of gas giants?

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They are large planets with thick atmospheres composed mainly of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the role of dark matter in galaxies?

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Dark matter provides the gravitational pull that helps hold galaxies together.