Science Fusion

A nebula is...

• a type of dessert snack with a hazelnut cream and cracker sticks

• another name for a nub or a knob

• a giant cloud of gas and dust

• particles of gas, ice, and dust

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The study of objects in space and their properties is

• astrology

• astronomy

• cosmetology

• cosmosis

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Which 2 galaxies do scientists suspect might possibly collide in 4.5 billion years, creating new star patterns in the night sky?

• Milky Way and Andromeda

• Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy & Pluto

• Milky Way Galaxy & Mars Bar

• Magellanic Clouds & Storm Clouds

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Speaking of stars, this is an example of a:

• complication

• collision

• constellation

• consuela

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Energy within the sun is produced through (a)  

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

Answer explanation

Energy within the sun is produced through nuclear fusion, where hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy. Nuclear fission, on the other hand, involves splitting heavy nuclei and does not occur in the sun.

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The energy from the sun is created by a process called:

• nuclear fission

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear reaction

• nuclear core

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Stars give off heat and light in a process called ___________.

• nuclear fusion

• supernova

• luminosity

• spectroscopy

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How do scientists classify galaxies?

• By size

• By shape

• By distance

• By number and type of stars

Which star color is the HOTTEST?

• blue white

• blue

• orange

• red

Which type of star is our sun?

• red

• blue

• blue white

• yellow