Earth and Space science

Front

What is Nuclear Fusion?

Back

A process in stars where two Hydrogen atoms combine to form Helium and release energy.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Front

How does solar mass affect element production in stars?

Back

Higher solar mass leads to the production of heavier elements through fusion.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Front

What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

Back

How our universe began.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Front

What does a compass indicate?

Back

Magnetic north.

Front

What is satellite imagery?

Back

Images taken from space of the earth that allow meteorologists to see storms and weather behavior.

Front

Define a Nebula.

Back

A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.

Front

What is a Supernova?

Back

A powerful and luminous explosion of a star, marking the end of its life cycle.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Front

Explain the concept of Gravity.

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other, proportional to their masses.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is the significance of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

Back

It classifies stars based on their luminosity and temperature, showing the relationship between them.

Front

Define the term 'Asteroid'.

Back

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.