Formation and Motion of Galaxies - STEMscopes Concept Attainment Quiz
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7 questions
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Match each term to the correct definition.
Match each term to the correct definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Dust | arrow_right_alt | Force pulling objects toward one another |
Gas | arrow_right_alt | Tiny particles of matter floating in space |
Galaxy | arrow_right_alt | Matter with indefinite shape and volume |
Solar system | arrow_right_alt | Large mass of stars |
Gravity | arrow_right_alt | The Sun and the group of planets that revolve around it |
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2
The solar system appears to have formed from a disk of _________ and ________
.
Other Answer Choices:
expanded
gas
gravity
dust
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1
The dust and gas were drawn together by ____________
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Other Answer Choices:
planets
gravity
gas
Sun
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2
The solar system consists of the ________ and ____________
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Other Answer Choices:
dense
planets
Sun
galaxy
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1
Gravity is responsible for which of the following characteristics of a galaxy?
Gravity is responsible for which of the following characteristics of a galaxy?
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1
Earth and its solar system are a part of which of the following galaxies?
Earth and its solar system are a part of which of the following galaxies?
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4
How does gravity impact the solar system and the Milky Way galaxy? (Please use complete sentences, proper capitalization, and punctuation.)
How does gravity impact the solar system and the Milky Way galaxy? (Please use complete sentences, proper capitalization, and punctuation.)