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Exploring Astronomical Measurements and Celestial Bodies

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Exploring Astronomical Measurements and Celestial Bodies

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Which unit of measurement refers to the distance light can travel within a year?

Astronomical unit (AU)

Kilometer (km)

Light-year (ly) (correct)

Meter (m)

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?

9.5 trillion miles

300,000,000 m/s

365*24*60*60

1.50 * 10^11m (correct)

Where are a large number of asteroids found?

Close to the Sun

On the Moon

Outside the Milky Way Galaxy

Between the orbit of Mars and Jupiter (correct)

What is a dwarf planet?

A spherical celestial body revolving around the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a comet when it passes close to the Sun?

It heats up and begins to outgas Signup and view all the answers

Which unit of measurement is used to describe the distance light can travel within a year?

Parsec (pc) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate distance in miles of a light-year?

9.5 trillion miles Signup and view all the answers

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?

1.50 * 10^11m Signup and view all the answers

Where are a large number of asteroids found?

Between the orbit of Mars and Jupiter Signup and view all the answers

What is a comet?

An icy small solar system body that displays a visible atmosphere when passing close to the Sun Signup and view all the answers

Exploring Astronomical Measurements and Celestial Bodies

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Questions and Answers

Which unit of measurement refers to the distance light can travel within a year?

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?

Where are a large number of asteroids found?

What is a dwarf planet?

What happens to a comet when it passes close to the Sun?

Which unit of measurement is used to describe the distance light can travel within a year?

What is the approximate distance in miles of a light-year?

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?

Where are a large number of asteroids found?

What is a comet?

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