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Paper 3 structured question: Stars and the Universe

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Stars and the Universe

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Understanding the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.

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The Milky Way Galaxy

The Milky Way galaxy contains billions of stars, including the Sun. Other stars are located at varying distances from Earth, with some being significantly farther away than the Sun.

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    Describe the composition of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Paper 3 structured question: Stars and the Universe

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Distances of Stars

The Sun is the closest star to Earth, while other stars in the Milky Way are much farther away. This difference in distance is significant when considering the structure of our galaxy.

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    Explain why the Sun is important for life on Earth.

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