Astronomy Ch 8 Vocab Quiz

What is the process called when gravity causes matter to accumulate into larger objects?

• Erosion

• Accretion

• Fusion

• Evaporation

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What are rocky remnants found between Mars and Jupiter called?

• Comets

• Meteors

• Asteroids

• Planets

What is the rocky area between Mars and Jupiter known as?

• Kuiper Belt

• Asteroid Belt

• Oort Cloud

• Van Allen Belt

What is Bode's rule?

• A math formula that predicts the spacing of planets

• A law of gravity

• A theory about black holes

• A principle of thermodynamics

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What is a comet?

• A large rocky planet

• A small, icy object that orbits the sun

• A type of star

• A gaseous cloud in space

What is condensation?

• The process of a liquid turning into a gas

• The process of a gas changing into a liquid

• The process of a solid melting

• The process of a liquid freezing

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What is a dwarf planet?

• A large planet with rings

• A small star

• Resembles a small planet but not classified as a true planet

• A type of asteroid

What is an exoplanet?

• A planet within our solar system

• A planet that is outside of our solar system

• A moon orbiting a planet

• A star in another galaxy

Which planets are classified as gas giants?

• Earth and Mars

• Venus and Mercury

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Uranus and Neptune

What is gravitational lensing?

• The bending of light by a planet's atmosphere

• The reflection of light by a mirror

• When a massive object in space distorts and magnifies the objects behind it

• The absorption of light by a black hole

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