Space Flashcards

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Which of these is the smallest? The Milky Way Galaxy, The Sun, The Moon or Jupiter

A

The moon

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Some scientists look for signs of water on other planets

Explain why they do this

A

Water gives possibility of life on planet

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Explain why photographs from telescopes in space show the nebula more clearly

A
  • Because there are no obstructions as clouds are in atmosphere
  • The telescope is outside of the atmosphere
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A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust where stars are formed.
A hot object forms when gas and dust in a nebula come together.
Explain why the gas and dust come together and form a hot object.

A
  • Pulled together by gravity

- Coverting potential energy to thermal energy

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