The Origin Of The Universe

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What is the distance between waves called?

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Wavelength

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What two elements mostly make up stars?

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Hydrogen and Helium

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What is the name of the galaxy in which Earth is located?

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Milky Way

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Why does the moon look larger than the stars?

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The moon is closer to Earth than the stars.

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What is the term for space and all the matter and energy in it?

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Universe

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What is the process by which stars are formed?

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Nuclear fusion occurs in the cores of stars, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium.

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What is a light year?

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A light year is the distance that light travels in one year, approximately 5.88 trillion miles.

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What is the Big Bang Theory?

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The Big Bang Theory is the leading explanation for the origin of the universe, stating that it began as a singularity and expanded.

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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, bound together by gravity.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.