Review - Units of Measurement and Magnitudes

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What is the name of the constellation that resembles a W shape?

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Cassiopeia

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

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27.5 days

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What term describes the brightness of a star as seen from Earth?

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Apparent magnitude

Front

Which unit is commonly used to measure weight?

Back

Pounds

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What are the units used to measure astronomical distances?

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Light year, Astronomical unit, and Parsec

Front

What is the unit of measurement for distance in space?

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Light year

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What is the difference between apparent magnitude and absolute magnitude?

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Apparent magnitude is how bright a star appears from Earth, while absolute magnitude is how bright a star would appear at a standard distance of 10 parsecs.

Front

What is the standard unit for measuring length in the metric system?

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Meter

Front

What is the relationship between kilometers and miles?

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1 kilometer is approximately 0.621371 miles.

Front

What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

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F = (C × 9/5) + 32