Universe Test 1

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What is a moon?

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A natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A small rocky or metallic body in outer space.

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What is a crater?

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A deep impression left on the surface of a planet or moon after an object strikes it.

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What type of galaxy lacks a well-defined shape?

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Irregular galaxy.

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What are the main components of the universe?

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Galaxies, stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and dark matter.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is an asteroid?

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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 comet?

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A small icy body that, when passing close to the sun, heats up and begins to release gases, forming a tail.