Chemistry
A positively charged subatomic particle in an atom
Proton
An area of space called the ___ is made up of a cloud of gas and dust.
(Stellar) Nebula
The telescope that primarily observes the sun
SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory)
Other than earth, this volcanic planet is most suitable for life
Mars
The current model of the solar system, where all the planets including earth are orbiting the sun is called the ___model.
Heliocentric
Found surrounding the nucleus
electrons
A baby star that can make up the beginning of young solar system is called a ____?
protostar
The visible surface of the sun
Photosphere
This planet rotates on its side
Uranus
A small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming a streak of light.
Meteor
Along with protons, these make up the nucleus of an atom
Neutrons
Which color star has the shortest lifespan?
Blue (it's the hottest!)
Hot gases rise, cool, and sink back down in a process called _____.
Convection
Gravitational pull of a planet depends on its distance from other objects and its ___
Mass (size)
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(not to scale)
This diagram shows the proper alignment for a _ eclipse.
Solar
Elements with similar properties are found in the same
Group/Family/Column
What is the primary process that leads to the formation of stellar-mass black holes?
Supernova explosion
Dark areas in the photosphere of the sun and are cooler than the surrounding areas are called ___.
A planet's length of day is determined by its ___
Rotation on its axis
Which technology roams the surface of an object in space?
Rover
The most abundant element in the universe; the fuel for nuclear fusion in main sequence stars
Hydrogen
Hottest stars are found on the (left or right) side of the HR diagram.
Name the INTERNAL layers of the sun from innermost to outermost
Core, Radiative zone, convective zone
A planet's year is determined by its ____
Revolution around the sun
According to the electromagnetic spectrum, as wavelength DECREASES, energy of electromagnetic waves ____.
Increases