10 questions
The word universe describes_______________.
the solar system
the galaxy
space, and all the matter and energy in it.
the planets
A ________________ is a collection of stars, gas, and dust.
universe
galaxy
solar system
planets
The solar system_______________________.
describes space, and all the energy and matter in it
is a collection of stars, gas and dust
is made up of large ans small bodies that orbit the sun
The larger bodies that orbit the sun are called_____________________.
planets
moons
galaxies
solar systems
Terrestrial planets are_______________________.
rocky, dense, and small.
ones with thick, gaseous atmospheres.
the largest planets
the smallest planets
Gas giant planets________________.
have thick, gaseous atmospheres
are rocky and dense
all have gas rings
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are_________________
terrestrial planets
gas planets
are the largest planets
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are_________________.
terrestrial planets
giant gas planets
are the largest planets
What is a star?
A large celestial body that is composed of gas and lets off light.
A large celestial body that orbits the sun.
Makes up all of space.
Each planet has____________that orbit around them.
stars
moons
comets