8th Grade Topics 9 & 10 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Everything in space

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Universe

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A massive system consisting of billions of stars.

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Galaxy

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A giant cloud of dust and gas in space where new stars are being born

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Nebula

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A massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, undergoing nuclear fusion in its core.

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Star

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A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.

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Planet

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A natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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Moon

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A celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain characteristics.

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Dwarf Planet

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A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and rocky material that forms a glowing coma and tail when near the Sun.

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Comet

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A rock from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light.

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Meteor

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A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mainly found between Mars and Jupiter.

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Asteroid