Figaji: Space Flashcards
1
Q
Galaxy definition
A
A group of stars, dust and gas held together by gravity.
2
Q
What is a comet.
A
A frozen ball of dust and gas revolving around the sun.
3
Q
Milky Way
A
Our galaxy.
4
Q
Planet
A
A large object moving around the sun.
5
Q
Asteroid
A
a rock or Minor planet orbiting around the sun.
6
Q
axis
A
An imaginary straight line on which an object rotates (spins).
7
Q
What is mass?
A
How much matter an object contains.
8
Q
What is a light year?
A
The distance light travels in one year.
9
Q
What is the definition of a star?
A
A bright object which shines in the night sky.
