GK
THE UNIVERSE
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Question
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Which of the following components of the universe is best described a system of stars, gases, and dust held together by gravity?
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a nebula
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a planet
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a meteor
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a galaxy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A galaxy is a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity. We live on a planet called Earth that is part of our solar system.
Detailed explanation-2: -A galaxy is a large group of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The Milky Way is a large barred spiral galaxy. All the stars we see in the night sky are in our own Milky Way Galaxy.
Detailed explanation-3: -A galaxy is a ensemble of stars, dust, gas and dark matter that are bound together by gravity. Galaxies contain anywhere between a few hundred million to a hundred trillion stars.
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