COPY: Astronomy Terminology
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What is a galaxy?

  • A group of planets orbiting around a star
  • A massive collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars held together by gravity (correct)
  • A celestial body that reflects the sun's light
  • A group of stars that make a special shape

    • Why is it harmful to look directly at the sun for long periods?

  • It can hurt the eyes and cause sunburn (correct)
  • It enhances vision at night
  • It helps in navigation
  • It causes planets to spin faster

    • What helps people navigate if found in the night sky?

  • The North Star (Polaris) (correct)
  • The Moon
  • Asteroids
  • Comets

    • Why do we see space objects only at night and not during the day?

    <p>The sun's light is too bright during the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the moon's brightness in the night sky attributed to?

    <p>Reflection of the sun's light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many phases does the moon have?

    <p>8 phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Polaris also known as the North Star?

    <p>It helps people determine the direction of North</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are constellations?

    <p>'Groups of stars that make special shapes'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Orbit' refers to:

    <p>'Regular repeating paths that take one object around another'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the massive collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars held together by gravity?

    <p>Galaxies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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