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