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Structure of the Universe

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    Fusion Science, Module G, Space Science Unit 1, Lesson 1
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  • As related to science, what does the word composition mean?
    made up of
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  • Why is the Earth special?
    liquid water
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  • What are the parts of a solar system?
    star/sun, all objects that orbit the sun/star
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  • What is a planet?
    Any large body that orbits the sun/star
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  • What are the two types of planets?
    Terrestrial and Gaseous
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  • Which type of planets are less dense?
    Gaseous planets
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  • Which type of planets have a smaller size?
    Terrestrial
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  • Which type of planet has a rocky composition?
    Terrestrial
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  • What two gases are stars made up of?
    Helium and Hydrogen
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  • Based on the chart, is a blue star hotter or cooler than our own sun?
    hotter
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  • Based on the chart, is red giant hotter or cooler than our sun?
    cooler
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  • What is the composition of galaxies (it is not chocolate!)?
    stars, gas and dust
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  • What force holds the solar system, galaxies, and the universe together?
    Gravity
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  • What force holds the solar system, galaxies, and the universe together?
    Gravity
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  • What is a light-year?
    the distance light travels in a year!
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  • What is the space in the universe called? The space between galaxies?
    void
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