Unit 6 - Earth Science - Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe

Front

Which of the following is the best description of our galaxy, the Milky Way? globular cluster, spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, irregular galaxy

Back

spiral galaxy

Front

The loaf of raisin bread is an analogy for which idea from our notes?

Back

The Big Bang Theory

Front

Which of the following is the correct order for temperatures of stars based on color from hottest to coolest? white, blue, yellow, red, blue, white, red, yellow, white, red, yellow, blue, blue, yellow, red, white

Back

white, blue, yellow, red

Front

What stage is our sun in the life cycle of a star?

Back

main-sequence star

Front

How would you describe the size of our star, the sun?

Back

medium

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of galaxy from our notes? obtuse galaxy, spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, irregular galaxy

Back

obtuse galaxy

Front

Which of the following is the best measurement for the ACTUAL brightness of a star?
absolute magnitude,
apparent magnitude,
magnified magnitude,
deterred magnitude

Back

absolute magnitude

Front

Nebula is Latin for ____________.

Back

cloud

Front

What are the two main gases that make up many of the stars in our universe?

Back

hydrogen, helium

Front

Our sun is only one of ____________ of stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

Back

billions