Astronomy Multiple-Choice Flashcard

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What is Astronomy?

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The study of the universe

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What does a telescope do?

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It collects and magnifies light to make distant objects appear closer

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is one complete spin along an axis, and revolution is one complete orbit around the Sun

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Which of the following best describes a reflecting telescope?

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It uses mirrors to reflect light and magnify images

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What is the Hubble Space Telescope?

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The largest telescope in space

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What causes a solar eclipse?

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The Moon blocks the Sun’s light from reaching Earth

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?

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27.3 days

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What causes the phases of the Moon? Options: The Moon changing shape, Earth's shadow covering the Moon, The Moon revolving around Earth, The Sun moving closer and farther from the Moon

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The Moon revolving around Earth

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What causes tides on Earth?

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The Moon’s gravity pulling on Earth

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What is a comet?

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A ball of rock and ice that orbits the Sun