Composition of the Universe

Which items are part of our solar system? (choose all that apply)

• planets

• moons

• galaxies

• meteors

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The Milky Way is an example of what type of galaxy?

• elliptical

• irregular

• illogical

• spiral

The Milky Way galaxy is only one of how many galaxies that make up the universe?

• thousands

• millions

• billions

• gazillions

The universe is organized into different ...

• solar systems

• galaxies

• departments

• planets

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At the center of our galaxy is ...

• a supermassive black hole

• the sun

• another galaxy

• a spiral

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All the planets, asteroids, gas and dust that revolve around a star are collectively called

• a solar system

• a galaxy

• the universe

• a mess

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The force that keeps planets in their orbits is called

• galaxy

• gravity

• gravelly

• grammerly

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Objects weigh less on the moon because

• the moon has less gravity than Earth

• the moon is far from the earth

• the moon is less dense than Earth

• the objects have less mass on the moon

Which of the following items have gravity?

• planets

• moons

• comets

• all responses are correct

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The moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the sun because

• it is closer to the Earth than the sun

• the sun can't always be seen on cloudy days

• the moon is less dense than the sun

• all responses are correct

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