Astronomy Unit 3 Test Review

Astronomy Unit 3 Test Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the declination in celestial coordinates?

Back

Declination is the angle between an object in the sky and the celestial equator, measured in degrees north or south.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the North Celestial Pole?

Back

The North Celestial Pole is the point in the sky that is directly above Earth's North Pole, and it is where the North Star (Polaris) is located.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many official constellations are recognized today?

Back

There are 88 officially recognized constellations.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Polaris and why is it important in astronomy?

Back

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is important because it is located nearly at the North Celestial Pole, making it a key reference point for navigation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the celestial sphere?

Back

The celestial sphere is an imaginary sphere surrounding Earth, onto which all celestial bodies can be projected.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the position of constellations change with seasons?

Back

Constellations appear to change position in the sky with the seasons due to Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between right ascension and declination?

Back

Right ascension is the celestial equivalent of longitude, while declination is the equivalent of latitude.

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