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Cards in this guide (13)
The sparse area surrounding a spiral galaxy is called its

halo

The sun produces energy from matter in its core through the process of

fusion

Which planet do most known extrasolar planets most resemble

Jupiter Neptune

The planet that most extrasolar planets resembles Jupiter.

Jupiter(apex)
Most of the confirmed Exoplanets are larger gaseous planets with large masses. These are easier to detect and confirm due to their size. They most resemble Jupiter, although many are thought to be much larger than our largest planet.

The farther a star is away from earth the more it is

red shifted

Hydrogen bombs and stars both produce energy with nuclear

fusion

What were the heavier elements in the universe formed by

They were formed in supernovae.

Which group of planets has more in common the inner planets or the outer planets

All the inner planets are terrestrial planets.

Which best describes the beginning of the big bang

A blowing of a balloon best describes the BIG BANG best

How do hydrogen bombs and stars both produce nuclear energy

Stars like our sun and hydrogen bombs produce energy through nuclear fusion.

Select the star life cycle that is accurate.

star of one stellar mass, red giant, planetary nebula, white dwarf

Do All of the following are reasons why astronomers have difficulty looking at distant stars except

They don't understand how redshift affects stars.

What two things balance to maintain the shape of a star

Pressure and gravity

Match each event with its description

full moon

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