What is SPACE?

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What is a 'celestial body'?

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A natural object visible in the sky, such as a star, planet, or moon

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Why do scientists study outer space?

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To learn about the origins of the universe and other planets.

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As an astronaut on the moon, what changes in the weight formula? Would you weigh more or less than on Earth?

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The gravitational acceleration would change, and you would weigh less than on Earth.

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Why do people often confuse mass and weight?

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The difference is not important in daily life.

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How would the gravitational pull on Jupiter, being 2.4 times greater than Earth’s, affect your weight on Jupiter?

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Your weight would be 2.4 times greater on Jupiter.

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If a person weighs 100 lbs on Earth, how much would they weigh on Jupiter?

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236 lbs

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If Mars' gravity is 40% of Earth's, how would this affect your weight on Mars?

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Your weight would be about 40% of your weight on Earth.

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If a person weighs 100 lbs on Earth, how much would they weigh on Mars?

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38 lbs

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A galaxy is a large group of _______, gas and dust bound by gravity. Fill in the blank.

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stars

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Label the planets as terrestrial or gas: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars (Terrestrial); Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (Gas)