Unit 5 - Space

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What force keeps the planets orbiting the sun?

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Gravity is the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

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Does the mass of an object change from one planet to the next?

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No, the mass of an object remains constant regardless of the planet.

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What type of galaxy is characterized by spiral arms?

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A Spiral galaxy is characterized by its spiral structure.

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What does the Big Bang theory suggest about the universe?

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The Big Bang theory suggests that the universe is continually expanding.

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Order these from LARGEST to SMALLEST: galaxy, planet, solar system, universe.

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The correct order is: universe, galaxy, solar system, planet.

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What is the main component of the universe that contains stars, planets, and galaxies?

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The universe is the main component that contains all matter, including stars, planets, and galaxies.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is an asteroid belt?

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An asteroid belt is a region in space where many asteroids orbit the sun, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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