Scale of the Universe

A system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity is called -

• an asteroid
• a nebula
• a galaxy
• a moon

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A large celestial body made of gases that emits light due to nuclear reactions is called -

• a galaxy
• a nebula
• a comet
• a star 

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An interstellar cloud of dust and gases that serves as a location for the formation of new stars is -

• a meteor
• a planet
• a galaxy
• a nebula

Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between components of the universe?

• Stars always contain galaxies
• Galaxies contain many stars
• Stars contain several nebulae
• Nebulae contain many galaxies

A characteristic of a nebula is that it -

• is at the center of the solar system
• is a region where stars are born
• forms halfway through a star's life cycle
• has the coolest temperature in space

Hot clouds of gaseous elements and compounds that act as nurseries for stars

• Galaxies
• Star
• Nebulae
• Black holes

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Composed of millions of stars as well as interstellar gas and dust

• Galaxies
• Star
• Nebulae
• Black holes

A large ball of gas that generates energy by fusing hydrogen atoms

• Galaxies
• Star
• Nebule
• Black holes

The stars and all the other matter in a galaxy are held together by which of the following?

• Dark matter
• Inertia
• Gravity
• Magnetism

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How many of the stars visible in the night sky are closer to Earth than to the Sun?

• All of them
• None of them
• About half
• Only one