Ch. 2 VOCAB. Flashcards
1
Q
is a ball of hot gasses that gives off light and other types of energy
A
A star
2
Q
is everything that exists throughout space.
A
The universe
3
Q
is a star system that contains large
groups of stars.
A
A galaxy
4
Q
is a large nearly round space object that orbits a star.
A
A planet
5
Q
is a large rocky object that orbits a planet.
A
A moon
6
Q
is an object that orbits the sun, is larger than an asteroid and smaller than a planet, and has a nearly round shape.
A
A dwarf planet
