Starry Starry Night Science Olympiad Flashcard

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What is the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide on its surface.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy that contains our solar system.

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Which constellation is represented by 'The Scales'?

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The constellation represented by 'The Scales' is Libra, which is associated with the zodiac sign.

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What distinguishes a comet from an asteroid?

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Comets are made mostly of ice, while asteroids are made of rock or metal.

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Which constellation represents a bull in the zodiac?

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The constellation that represents a bull in the zodiac is Taurus.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system that contains stars, star clusters, dust, gas, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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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.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the significance of the zodiac?

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The zodiac is a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude that are centered upon the ecliptic, used in astrology.