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Understanding Stars and Galaxies

Understanding Stars and Galaxies

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a star?

Back

A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, which produces energy through nuclear fusion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does Earth receive more energy from the Sun than from other stars?

Back

Because the Sun is the closest star to Earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the inner planets?

Back

The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; they are rocky and closer to the Sun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the outer planets?

Back

The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune; they are gas giants and farther from the Sun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comet?

Back

A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky particles that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing tail.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an asteroid?

Back

An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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