The Universe

Space and all the matter and energy in it.

• Space
• Solar System 
• Universe
• Sun

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A collection of large and small bodies that orbit a central star.

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Star

• Solar System

A relatively large spherical body that orbits a star.

• Star 
• Planet
• Moon 

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A large celestial body that is composed of gas and that emits light.

• star
• black hole
• element 
• big bang

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A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.

• Nebula
• Galaxy 
• Universe
• Protostar

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 The actual brightness of an object such as a star

• Luminosity 
• Apparent Magnitude 
• Brightness 
• Light Year

Which of the following is the largest?

• star

• universe

• solar system

• galaxy

Proxima Centauri is the closest star to Earth after the Sun and is located 4.3 light years away from Earth. How long does it take light from Proxima Centauri to reach Earth?

• 1 year
• 4.3 years
• 43 years
• 10 trillion years

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What process takes place inside a star to generate energy?

• Nuclear fission
• Hydrogen Creation
• Nuclear fusion
• Helium forming

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________ holds all of the planets in orbit around the sun.

• Gravity
• String
• Bill Nye
• Duct tape

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