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Modern Astronomy Review

Modern Astronomy Review

Assessment

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and luminosity of main sequence stars?

Back

As temperature increases, luminosity increases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During the Fall Equinox, how long do days and nights last?

Back

12 hours.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is Galaxy A moving towards, away, or stationary relative to us?

Back

Away.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can be said about the areas between points A, B and H, I relative to the Sun?

Back

Both areas are equal in size.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'main sequence star'.

Back

A star that is in the stable phase of hydrogen burning in its core.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Fall Equinox?

Back

It marks the point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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