Earth Science - Astronomy

The gaseous layer surrounding Earth or another heavenly body.

• Atmosphere

• Astronomy

• Gravity

• Satellite

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A natural or artificial body orbiting a planet or star.

• Atmosphere

• Astronomy

• Gravity

• Satellite

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The branch of science that deals with the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.

• Atmosphere

• Astronomy

• Gravity

• Satellite

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A force of attraction existing between any 2 masses.

• Atmosphere

• Astronomy

• Gravity

• Satellite

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

A(n) _______ is the amount of light or radiation reflected by a surface, typically that of a parent or moon.

• galaxy

• friction

• albedo

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A(n) ________ is an organized system of millions or billions of stars, gas, solar systems, and dust that are held together by gravitational attraction.

• galaxy

• friction

• albedo

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

________ is the action of one surface, material, or object rubbing against another.

• galaxy

• friction

• albedo

T or F: refracting and reflecting are types of telescopes.

• True

• False

T or F: indigo, green, red, yellow are all wavelengths of visible light.

• True

• False

T or F: sunflares are evidence of the sun's rotation.

• True

• False