Astronomy Exam Review 2022

Front

Telescopes that use mirrors are called _____

Back

Reflectors

Front

Current studies show that the universe is...

Back

Speeding up

Front

A star becomes a ticking time-bomb once silicon starts fusing into ___

Back

Iron

Front

Who discovered that the orbits of the planets were actually not circular but elliptical?

Back

Johannes Kepler

Front

Earth's tilt in combination with its orbit around the Sun cause the.....

Back

Seasons

Front

What is the primary function of a telescope?

Back

To observe distant celestial objects.

Front

What is the difference between a refractor and a reflector telescope?

Back

Refractors use lenses, while reflectors use mirrors.

Front

What phenomenon causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope?

Back

It has provided deep space images and contributed to our understanding of the universe.

Front

What is the main component that causes a star to evolve into a supernova?

Back

The core collapsing after it has fused elements up to iron.