EL UNIVERSO Y SUS PLANETAS Flashcards
What is the universe?
The universe is the vast, all-encompassing space that includes all matter and energy, planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space.
True or False: The universe is static and does not change.
False
Fill in the blank: The universe began with the ______.
Big Bang
What are the two main types of planets in our solar system?
Terrestrial planets and gas giants.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Multiple choice: Which of the following is the largest planet in our solar system? A) Earth B) Jupiter C) Saturn
B) Jupiter
What is the main component of the universe’s mass?
Dark matter
True or False: Earth is the only planet known to support life.
True
What is the closest star to Earth?
Proxima Centauri
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a vast area of space that contains our solar system.
Milky Way Galaxy
What is the term for a celestial body that orbits a planet?
Moon
Multiple choice: Which planet has the most extensive ring system? A) Neptune B) Saturn C) Uranus
B) Saturn
What is the process by which stars are formed?
Nuclear fusion
True or False: Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.
True
What are exoplanets?
Planets that orbit stars outside our solar system.