Universe intro review

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Which galaxy do we live in?

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Milky Way Galaxy

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Why does the sun appear to be brighter than a giant runaway star when viewed from Earth?

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The sun is closer to Earth than the runaway star.

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What is the force of attraction between objects due to their masses?

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Gravity

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What do all stars start as?

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Gas and dust in a nebula.

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What evidence supports the Big Bang Theory regarding stars we observe from Earth?

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They are moving away from us.

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What is a nebula?

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A large cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born.

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What is the Big Bang Theory?

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A scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, stating it began from a singular point and has been expanding ever since.

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What is a runaway star?

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A star that is moving away from its original position at a high speed.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star generates its own light through nuclear fusion, while a planet reflects light from a star.

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What is the color of the hottest stars?

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Blue-white.