Vocab earth science ch. 2 Flashcards
1
Q
A ball of hot gases that gives off light and other types of energy.
A
A Star
2
Q
Everything that exists throughout space.
A
The Universe
3
Q
A star system that contains large groups of stars.
A
A Galaxy
4
Q
A large nearly round space object that orbits a star.
A
A Planet
5
Q
A large rocky object that orbits a planet.
A
A Moon
6
Q
An object that orbits the sun, is larger than an asteroid and smaller than a planet, and has a nearly round shape.
A
A Dwarf planet
