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What name is given to a layer of gases that covers a planet star or moon

The layer of gases that covers a planet, star or moon is called the atmosphere.

Which type of nebulae formation is lit from within

An A+ emission nebulae formation is lit from within.

What is the initial development phase of a star's life cycle

the answer is a protostar

Which type of telescope uses grazing incidence

x-ray

What are massive celestial bodies of gases that emit heat and light by radiation

stars

What cloud that is somewhat flat and layered is called

stratus

When two air masses collide the formation is called what

A front

What is the collective arrangement of all the possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation known as

Electromagnetic spectrum A+

What device with a dial or digital face to measure air pressure with thin metal cells that contain pockets of air is called a

aneroid barometer

Stars are formed from clouds of dust and gas called

molecular clouds

What is a special dry warm wind that blows from the rocky mountains down into the valleys below called

Chinook

What are warm moist air masses that form near the equator called

They are called maritime tropical air masses.

Which planet completes its rotation in 59-60 Earth days

mercury

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