Stars and Solar Systems Flashcard

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What is the lifespan of smaller (less massive) stars compared to larger stars?

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Smaller (less massive) stars have a much longer lifespan than larger stars.

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What are large bodies made up of rock, water, gas, and/or other substances that revolve around a star?

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Planets.

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What is a 'star nursery'?

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A large cloud of gas and dust called a stellar nebula.

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List three planets and Earth’s Moon in order of increasing equatorial diameter.

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Earth’s Moon, Mercury, Mars, Earth.

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How does the size and density of the Moon compare to Earth?

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The Moon has a smaller diameter and lower density than Earth.

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What is a stellar nebula?

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A stellar nebula is a large cloud of gas and dust where stars are formed.

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What is the primary difference between terrestrial planets and gas giants?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky, while gas giants are composed mostly of gases.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the significance of the equatorial diameter of a planet?

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It helps determine the size and gravitational pull of the planet.