Understand the relative size and location of objects in the universe

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Middle School Earth and Space Science › Understand the relative size and location of objects in the universe

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Which of the following space objects is the largest in size?

2

In comparison to our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy is:

3

Which of the following lists these objects in the universe from largest to smallest?

4

Which of these would you NOT find within a solar system?

5

Which of these scientific tools is most appropriate for measuring electromagnetic energy, distance, and motion of distant space objects?

6

Which of these lists has the space objects ordered from GREATEST to LEAST mass?

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As time moved forward after the big bang, the universe expanded, resulting in the collision of particles of matter and the creation of celestial objects. Which of the celestial objects listed in the answer choices were formed last?

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Which of the following statements about our solar system is true?

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What are distances in the universe commonly measured in?

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What conclusion if any can be made about the size of the universe based on the information in this image?

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