Test #2: Earth's place in the universe Flashcards
1
Q
Order position in the universe:
A
- Planet
- Solar system
- Galaxy
- Cluster
- Supercluster
- Universe
2
Q
Earth’s place in the universe:
A
- Earth
- Solar system (+ sun)
- Milky Way
- the Local Group
- the Local Supercluster
- the Visible Universe
3
Q
Notes:
Earth rotates around the ___
Earth is the ___ planet from the ___
A
Earth rotates around the Sun
Earth is the 3rd planet from the Sun
4
Q
What is a galaxy?
A
A galaxy is a group of stars, along with gas + dust
5
Q
What is a galaxy cluster?
A
A galaxy cluster is a group of galaxies
6
Q
What is a supercluster?
A
A supercluster contains many clusters, which are groups of galaxies.
