Components of the Universe

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What keeps the Earth in its orbit around the Sun?
Back
The gravitational attraction between the Sun and Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between galaxies and stars?
Back
Galaxies contain many stars.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
List four components of the universe in order from smallest to largest.
Back
Planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a nebula?
Back
A large cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space; the predecessor to stars.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a galaxy?
Back
A system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary force that governs the motion of celestial bodies in the universe?
Back
Gravity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main components of the universe?
Back
Stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and dark matter.
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