Universe And Stars Study Guide 8th Grade

A spherical body that orbits the sun

• Planet

• Galaxy

• Star

• Universe

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A celestial body that is composed of gas and gives off light.

• Planet

• Galaxy

• Star

• Universe

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

• Planet

• Galaxy

• Star

• Universe

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Space and all of the energy and matter in it. 

• Planet

• Galaxy

• Star

• Universe

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

In which list are celestial features correctly shown in order of increasing size?

• Universe -> Galaxy -> Solar System -> Planet

• Planet -> Galaxy -> Universe -> Solar system

• Planet -> Solar System -> Galaxy -> Universe

• Solar System -> Universe -> Galaxy -> Planet

Compared to other stars, the sun is

• Among the hottest of stars

• Among the smallest of stars

• Very unique

• About average in all respects

{Click on the image if needed} Put the following stars in order from hottest to coolest.

(a)  

Write 'Star' next to each distance that we would use an Astronomical Unit (AU) for and Write 'Sun' next to each distance that we would use a light-year for.

Example: 1) Star 2) Sun

{List from top to bottom}

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is the largest?

• The Sun

• Galaxy

• Universe

• Solar System

Label The Galaxy Types Below:

Ex: 1) _____ Galaxy 2)_____ Galaxy

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2