Chapter 2 earth science Flashcards
1
Q
Is a ball of hot gases that gives of light and other types of energy.
A
Star
2
Q
Is everything that exists throughout space.
A
Universe
3
Q
Is a star system that contains large groups of stars.
A
Galaxy
4
Q
Is a large nearly round space object that orbits a star.
A
Planet
5
Q
Is a large rocky object that orbits a planet.
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
Dwarf planet