space review Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

Evidence such as spectra from distant stars suggests that the universe is… what?

A

expanding

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2
Q

Look at the life cycle of a star shown below. Do all stars follow this same life cycle?

A

no

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3
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Stars and planets form when dust and gas from space is pulled together by… what?

A

gravity

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4
Q

Elements lighter than iron are formed during which stage of a star’s life cycle

A

Main Sequence Star

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5
Q

FIll in the missing. a ______ contains 1000000 of stars

A

Galaxy

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6
Q

What type of object in space has such a strong gravitational field that nothing can escape from it, including light?

A

Black Hole

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7
Q

True or false? In winter, the Sun’s rays are spread over a smaller area of land, so it feels colder.

A

False

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True or false? In winter, the Sun’s rays are spread over a smaller area of land, so it feels colder.

A

True

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