2022 Fall Final Exam Review

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What is the distance from the Earth to the Sun measured in?

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An astronomical unit (AU) is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, approximately 93 million miles.

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What type of telescope uses a mirror to focus light?

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A reflecting telescope uses a mirror to focus light and magnify images.

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What is the dark side of the moon?

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The dark side of the moon is the side that faces away from the Earth.

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When is it summer in the northern hemisphere?

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It is summer in the northern hemisphere when the north pole is tilted toward the sun.

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What are constellations?

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Constellations are imaginary patterns made up of stars and galaxies, often named after Greek or Roman gods.

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What is a light year?

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A light year is the distance that light travels in one year, approximately 5.88 trillion miles.

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What is the Hubble Constant?

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The Hubble Constant is a value that describes the rate of expansion of the universe.

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What is a refracting telescope?

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A refracting telescope uses lenses to focus light and magnify images.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes occur when day and night are of approximately equal length, marking the change of seasons.