Unit 4: Vocabulary_Solar System and Stars

What is the study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole called?

• Astrology

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Geology

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What is an object in space that produces its own energy, including heat and light?

• Planet

• Star

• Satellite

• Asteroid

What is the brightness of a star perceived by an observer on Earth called?

• Luminosity

• Apparent brightness

• Radiance

• Glow

What is the star at the center of our solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth?

• Moon

• Sun

• Jupiter

• Mars

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is a natural or artificial object in space that circles around another object?

• Comet

• Satellite

• Meteor

• Asteroid

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is a chart or map showing the relative apparent positions of the stars called?

• Star chart

• Constellation map

• Galaxy guide

• Celestial diagram

What is the path one object travels around another object called?

• Rotation

• Orbit/Revolution

• Spin

• Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is one complete spin on an axis called?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is an astronomy tool designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Magnifying glass

What is a celestial body that orbits around the sun called?

• Star

• Planet

• Comet

• Asteroid

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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