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Clouds of gas and dust in which stars from are called what

Clouds of gas and dust from which stars form are called interstellar matter.

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.

How much would a person who weighs 200 pounds on earth weigh on the moon

The gravitation pull of the Earth is 6 times the gravitational pull of the moon. If the weight ofÊa person on Earth is 200 pounds, it is 200/6 or 33 and 1/3 pounds on the moon.

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

the answer is a protostar

When the water of the ocean is at a higher level than its average this is referred to as

It is referred to as high tide.

What percentage of the Sun is composed of helium

The sun in composed of 25 percent helium. The other 75 percent is hydrogen. The sun also has small amounts of other elements such as neon, oxygen, carbon, and magnesium.

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

What was the first successful lunar lander launched by the United states

surveyor 1

Stars are formed from clouds of dust and gas called

molecular clouds

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

The Moon appears larger in the sky during

The Moon appears larger in the sky during

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