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1
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A galaxy contains ____________ of stars and is classified by its _______.

A

billions of stars and is classified by its shape.

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Stars are classified by their ___________ and _________________.

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Color and Temperature

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Our solar system is located in which galaxy?

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The Milky Way

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If a scientist wants to measure the distance between the Sun and the nearest star, the distance should be measured using?

A

Light years

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The planets and moon (reflect/emit) light produced by stars.

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Reflect

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Stars will (reflect/emit) their own light?

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Emit

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Characteristics of Mercury

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Mercury
Inner Planet
Terrestrial
Small compared to Earth
More than one moon?  no
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Characteristics of Venus

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Venus is:
Inner Planet
Terrestrial
Small compared to Earth
More than one moon?  no
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Characteristics of Earth

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Earth is:
Inner Planet
Terrestrial
Same size compared to Earth
More than one moon?  no
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Characteristics of Mars

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Mars is:
Inner Planet
Terrestrial
Small compared to Earth
More than one moon?  Yes (2)
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Characteristics of Jupiter

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Jupiter is:
Outer Planet
Gas Giant 
Large compared to Earth
More than one moon?  Yes (63)
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Characteristics of Saturn

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Saturn is:
Outer Planet
Gas Giant 
Large compared to Earth
More than one moon?  Yes (62)
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Characteristics of Uranus

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Uranus is:
Outer Planet
Gas Giant 
Large compared to Earth
More than one moon?  Yes (27)
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Characteristics of Neptune

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Neptune is:
Outer Planet
Gas Giant 
Large compared to Earth
More than one moon?  Yes (13)
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List the order of the planets from closest to farthest from the Sun?

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Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Asteroids
Jupiter 
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune 
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If an object orbits a planet, it is known as a?

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Moon

17
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What causes the planets to have a spherical shape?

A

Gravity

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