LC 1 Astronomy Review

Front

What is gravity?

Back

An inward pulling force

Front

Exoplanet

Back

A planet outside of our solar system

Front

A large circular mass that orbits a star

Back

Planet

Front

All of space and everything in it

Back

Universe

Front

A huge group of stars, solar systems, dust, and gas held together by gravity

Back

Galaxy

Front

A star with planets orbiting it

Back

Solar System

Front

Order the terms from largest to smallest...

a.. galaxy

b. planet

c. universe

d. solar system

Back

Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Planet

Front

What is the shape of the Milky Way?

Back

Spiral

Front

Why does the moon have a weaker gravitational force than Earth?

Back

The moon is less massive than the Earth

Front

Which of the following statements is TRUE about exoplanets?

Back

Exoplanets orbit their own star instead of the sun