ESS1.1 and ESS1.2 Universe Expansion and Gravity Flashcard Review

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What evidence did our Balloon Lab provide?

Back

Celestial objects are moving away from each other.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Front

What does Red-Shift indicate about light?

Back

Light moving away from the observer.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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True or False: Gravity attracts all objects towards one another.

Back

True.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Front

Which configuration results in the greatest gravitational force?

Back

Large masses close together.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

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What happens to gravitational pull as distance increases between the Sun and a planet?

Back

Gravitational pull decreases.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Front

Define gravity.

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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Greater mass results in a stronger gravitational force.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

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What is the effect of distance on gravitational force?

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Gravitational force decreases as distance increases.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

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What is the significance of the Big Bang Theory?

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It explains the origin of the universe and its expansion.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

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What does the term 'universe expansion' refer to?

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The increase in distance between galaxies over time.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2