Unit 7: Astronomy Vocab Review

What is the definition “astronomical”?

• Very tiny

• Really large; enormous in number, size, or distance

• Average size in number, size or distance

• Bigger than the moon

Match the word with its correct definition.

• Irregular

• To identify differences between two or more things.

• Galaxy

• Uneven, not regular in shape or size

• Analogize

• A number of things of the same kind that are in a group.

• Orient

• To identify your position in relation to things around you.

• Contrast

• A large cluster of billions of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

During our ELA lesson, the assignment was to compare and (a)   galaxies and constellations.

The definition of orient means; to identify your (a)   in relation to the things around you.

What does it mean if something is “Irregular”?

• Really large

• Uneven

• A number of things of the same kind.

• Not regular in shape, size, or other characyeristics

Write a sentence using the word “astronomical”.

When I go to Food Lion to buy grapes, they typically are grouped in….?

• Contrasts

• Orients

• Clusters

• Astronomical