Task: Complete the definitions and write the names of the objects in the images.
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Definitions:
a) The universe is an ____________ open space that contains ____________ and all the ____________ bodies. There are ____________ of galaxies in the universe. The universe is constantly ____________.
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The universe is an immense
open space that contains matter
, energy
, and all the celestial
bodies. There are billions
of galaxies in the universe. The universe is constantly expanding
.
b) A galaxy is a group of ____________, ____________, ____________, and ____________ that orbits a ____________. There are billions of ____________ in one galaxy. Scientists who study galaxies are called ____________.
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A galaxy is a group of stars
, planets
, dust
, and gas
that orbits a center of mass
. There are billions of stars
in one galaxy. Scientists who study galaxies are called astrophysicists
.
c) Our galaxy is called the ____________. It contains billions of ____________. The most important star for us is the ____________. We can see the Milky Way from the ____________.
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Our galaxy is called the Milky Way
. It contains billions of stars
. The most important star for us is the Sun
. We can see the Milky Way from the Earth
.
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Write the names:
1.
First Image (Planetary System):
- This image shows a planetary system with multiple planets orbiting a central star. The name is:
Solar System.
2.
Second Image (Stars):
- This image shows a cluster of stars in space. The name is:
Stars.
3.
Third Image (Galaxy):
- This image shows a spiral galaxy, which is a type of galaxy structure. The name is:
Galaxy.
4.
Fourth Image (Spiral Galaxy):
- This image shows a spiral galaxy with distinct arms. The name is:
Spiral Galaxy.
5.
Fifth Image (Star):
- This image shows a bright, glowing star. The name is:
Sun.
6.
Sixth Image (Planet):
- This image shows a planet with rings, which is Saturn. The name is:
Saturn.
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Final Answers:
#### Definitions:
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a) immense, matter, energy, celestial, billions, expanding
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b) stars, planets, dust, gas, center of mass, stars, astrophysicists
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c) Milky Way, stars, Sun, Earth
#### Names:
1. Solar System
2. Stars
3. Galaxy
4. Spiral Galaxy
5. Sun
6. Saturn
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Explanation:
1.
Definitions:
- The universe is vast and contains everything we know, including galaxies, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. It is constantly expanding due to the Big Bang theory.
- A galaxy is a massive collection of stars, planets, dust, and gas held together by gravity. Scientists who study galaxies are called astrophysicists.
- Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is home to billions of stars, including our Sun. We can observe parts of the Milky Way from Earth as a band of light across the night sky.
2.
Images:
- The first image depicts the Solar System, which includes the Sun and its orbiting planets.
- The second image shows stars, which are luminous balls of gas that emit light and heat.
- The third image is a representation of a galaxy, which is a large collection of stars, gas, and dust.
- The fourth image shows a spiral galaxy, characterized by its spiral arms.
- The fifth image is the Sun, the central star of our Solar System.
- The sixth image is Saturn, one of the planets in our Solar System, known for its prominent ring system.
This completes the task! 😊
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