The Galaxy and Solar System

All of the following are components of a galaxy, except:

• dust

• spaceships

• gas

• moons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which parts of a galaxy exist in the space between the stars?

• planets

• gas and dust

• moons and dust

• more stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which component of the galaxy is most likely to be colorful and found in the space between the stars?

• dust

• gas

• orbiting objects

• stars

Which part of a galaxy consists of tiny particles that look smoky or cloudy and are found in the space between the stars?

• gas

• dust

• stars

• sun

An object that is rocky or metallic, often irregularly shaped, and revolves around the sun is:

• a comet

• a planet

• an asteroid

• a moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Ice, gas, rock and dust make up this component of the solar system that revolves around the sun:

• asteroid

• moon

• planet

• comet

How is a planet different from a moon?

• A planet orbits the sun, a moon orbits a planet.

• A planet orbits itself, a moon orbits the sun.

• A planet is always made of rock, a moon can be made or rock or gas.

• A planet is dull, a moon is shiny due to the rock it is made of.

Which is a true statement?

• A comet is brighter than a star.

• A comet is very rare.

• A star is composed of gas.

• A star has a bright tail behind it.

Neptune is the:

• Closest planet to the sun.

• Farthest planet from the sun.

• Second closest planet to the sun.

• Hottest planet.