Origin of the Universe

Front

What is the largest object in the universe?

Back

Galaxy

Front

What is an interstellar cloud of dust and gases where stars can form?

Back

Nebula

Front

Which of the following is not a type of galaxy?

Back

Regular

Front

What does a light year measure?

Back

Distance

Front

What does the big bang theory state about the universe?

Back

The universe began as an explosion and is still expanding.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Front

What is the evidence that supports the big bang theory?

Back

A shift toward the red end of the spectrum in the stellar spectra of distant galaxies.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Front

What are the three main types of galaxies?

Back

Spiral, elliptical, and irregular.

Front

What is the difference between a star and a galaxy?

Back

A star is a single celestial body, while a galaxy is a collection of billions of stars.

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

The galaxy that contains our solar system.

Front

What is a solar system?

Back

A collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3