The Universe - 8th Grade

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What is the Sun classified as?

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The Sun is classified as an Average Main Sequence Star.

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Which star is most likely to be the Sun in a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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Star 3 is most likely to be the Sun.

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What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is a Spiral galaxy.

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Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars?

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The Sun appears brighter because of its close proximity (distance) to Earth.

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What is a large celestial body that emits light?

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A star is a large celestial body composed of gas that emits light.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the main process that powers stars like the Sun?

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Nuclear fusion is the main process that powers stars like the Sun.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet does not emit light and orbits a star, while a star emits light and is a massive celestial body.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.

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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.