Astronomy Intro

Question 1

Other planets orbit other stars in other galaxies following the same laws as our own

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Cosmological Principle

Question 2

The view of the universe that puts earth at the center is called

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geocentric

Question 3

A unit of measure that is the distance light can travel in one year is called a

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light year

Question 4

A collection of dust, gas, and billions of stars is known as a

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galaxy

Question 5

The distance from the sun to earth is referred as an

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AU (astronomical unit)

Question 6

Spheres of gas that undergo a process called fusion.

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stars

Question 7

The branch of science that deals with celestial bodies and their movement.

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astronomy

Question 8

All matter and energy is known as the

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universe

Question 9

The study of the stars and their supposed affect on the lives and activities of humans.

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astrology

Question 10

The view of the solar system that puts the sun at the center.

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heliocentric

Question 11

Spheres of matter that orbit a star and got their name because they "wandered" the sky.

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planets

Question 12

Which item below is NOT one of Kepler's laws?

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F = (G m1 m2)/r2

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