Exploring the Night Sky Test Review

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Define: daylight

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Natural light from the sun during the day.

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What is the Big Dipper?

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A group of seven stars in the constellation Ursa Major.

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Which of the following best describes a crescent moon?

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A curved shape with pointed ends.

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The Constellation which represents the Hunter with his belt and sword is:

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Orion.

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Define: Universe

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The universe is all of space and everything in it, including stars.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

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What phase comes after a new moon?

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Waxing crescent.

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What is the Milky Way?

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A spiral galaxy that contains our solar system.

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Define: asteroid

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A small rocky body orbiting the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt.

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing can escape from it.