Structure of the Universe and EM Spectrum

A star and everything that revolves around it.

• solar system

• galaxy

• universe

• rotation

A large body made of gas or rock that orbits around a star.

• planet
• moon
• star
• super nova

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Galaxy is a collection of

• planets

• moons

• solar systems

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The galaxy we are a part of is called:

• Milky Way

• Andromeda

• Whirlpool

• Sombrero

From smallest to the largest

• universe, solar system, galaxy

• galaxy, solar system, universe

• solar system, universe, galaxy

• solar system, galaxy, universe

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The universe is mostly

• made of stars

• gas and dust clouds

• rocky planets, moons and extraterrestrial objects such as asteroids

• empty space

What is a light year?

• The distance light travels in one year

• A way to compare the speed of light to the speed of sound.

• The amount of light energy emitted by one star during one year

• A way to measure the age of our universe

Four of the types of electromagnetic waves are microwaves, radio waves, infrared waves, and visible light waves.  Which of these waves has the MOST energy?

• Microwaves
• Radiowaves
• Infrared
• Visible Light

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Which of the following describes an EM wave that would be dangerous to humans?

• short wavelength, high frequency, low energy
• long wavelength, low frequency, high energy
• short wavelength, high frequency, high energy
• long wavelength, high frequency, low energy

Four of the types of electromagnetic waves are microwaves, radio waves, infrared waves, and visible light waves.  Which of these waves has the LEAST energy?

• Ultraviolet
• Visible Light
• Gamma Rays
• Radiowaves

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