RP 1-1 (Geo Time & Universe)

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What is the main topic of RP 1-1?

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Geologic Time and the Universe.

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True or False: Geologic events occurred before biological events in Earth's History.

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TRUE

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What term describes a collection of billions of stars?

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Galaxy.

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What is a galaxy?

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A vast collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

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Which is NOT a major type of galaxy?

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Orbital.

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What term describes several planets orbiting a star?

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Planetary system.

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What are the three major types of galaxies?

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Elliptical, Spiral, and Irregular.

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What is the universe?

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The totality of all space, time, matter, and energy.

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What is a solar system?

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A collection of planets and other celestial bodies orbiting a star.

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What is the difference between a galaxy and a solar system?

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A galaxy is a vast collection of stars, while a solar system consists of planets orbiting a single star.