Griffith Glossary Module 2

What is an atom?

• A large unit of matter with no nucleus

• A basic unit of matter with a nucleus containing protons and neutrons

• A cloud of electrons without a nucleus

• A type of molecule with multiple atoms

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What is carbon known for?

• Being the lightest element on the periodic table

• Forming fewer compounds than other elements

• Being the chemical foundation for life

• Having no role in forming compounds

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What is a comet?

• A large planet in the solar system

• A small, icy object from the outer part of the solar system

• A star that emits light and heat

• A type of asteroid with no tail

What is the Kuiper Belt?

• A region in the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune

• A belt of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter

• A ring of dust around the Sun

• A group of stars in the Milky Way

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What is gravity?

• A force that pushes objects apart

• A fundamental force that brings all things with mass or energy together

• A type of energy that only affects planets

• A force that only works in space

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What is a meteor commonly called?

• Shooting star

• Falling rock

• Space dust

• Comet

What event occurs when a number of meteors appear to radiate from one point in the night sky?

• Meteor shower

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Starburst

What is the path followed by an object under the influence of gravitational force from another object called?

• Orbit

• Trajectory

• Route

• Pathway

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What does an organic compound contain?

• One or more carbon atoms

• Only hydrogen atoms

• Only oxygen atoms

• Only nitrogen atoms

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What is the process by which a comet releases gases as it passes close to the Sun?

• Outgassing

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation