8.8A : Level 1 Vocabulary

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What defines a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, undergoing nuclear fusion.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteorite is a solid fragment of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space, while a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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What are the main types of nebulae?

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The main types of nebulae are emission nebulae, reflection nebulae, and dark nebulae.

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How do stars form?

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Stars form from the gravitational collapse of gas and dust in a nebula, leading to nuclear fusion in their cores.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region of space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found.

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What is the lifecycle of a star?

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The lifecycle of a star includes stages such as stellar nebula, main sequence, red giant, and supernova or white dwarf.

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