31.3 and 31.4 Flashcards

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1
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large group of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

A

galaxies

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2
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part of a larger group of stars,

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Milky Way

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3
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a large group of stars

A

local group

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4
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study of how the universe began, how it continues to change and what it is made up

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cosmology

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5
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all matter and energy in the universe

A

big band theory

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6
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residual microwave radiation emitted when the universe was very young

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cosmic background radiation

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7
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invisible form of matter that does not emit any detectable electromagnetic energy

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dark matter

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8
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creates a repulsive form of energy

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dark energy

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9
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What are the three shapes a galaxy can be?

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spiral, elliptical and irregular

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10
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Which galaxy are located in?

A

Milky Way

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11
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What shape is the Milky Way galaxy?

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Spiral

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12
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How many galaxies are in the local group?

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50

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13
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What are the two largest galaxies in the local group?

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Milky Way and Androneda

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14
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Where are we at in the Milky way galaxy?

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In the center

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15
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How long ago did the big bang accure?

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14.7 billion years ago

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16
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What is the name of the affect that shows the difference in lights?

17
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What is the universe made up of?

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regular matter, dark matter