Astronomy Review

Which of the following phenomena would be associated with the Big Bang Theory?

• The universe began in a hot dense state
• The universe is contracting
• The universe began as a cool massive star
• peanut butter

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The age of the Universe is thought to be 15 billion years, the age of the Solar system is thought to be 5 billion years. This would indicate that

• our solar system is a third or fourth generation solar system
• our solar system began somewhere else and migrated
• the time measurement system used to determine age of solar systems is flawed
• our solar system is comprised of material unique to our celestial neighborhood

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The major reason the inner planets have smaller levels of Helium and Hydrogen is —

• the Sun’s energy burns off the lighter gases
• the inner planets are composed of a gaseous exterior
• the Earth’s gravity holds the lighter elements
• the outer planets have lower specific gravity

The one compound in the Earth’s atmosphere which can be present in three states and is unique in the solar system is —

• water
• ozone
• carbon monoxide
• carbon dioxide

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Which statement concerning the sun's creation of energy is correct?

• The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion of hydrogen to helium.
• The sun produces energy through nuclear fission between helium and oxygen.
• Nuclear fission of helium to hydrogen produces the sun's energy.
• Helium is fused to oxygen through nuclear fusion to produce the sun's energy.

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Which space exploration device has provided the best understanding of the universe?

• Hubble Space Telescope
• Viking-2
• Sputnik
• Keyhole-9

The Big Bang is considered a theory because--

• it offers an explanation for observed patterns in nature
• it provides a tentative account for a set of facts
• it predicts future events within the universe
• it provides photographic evidence of a historical event

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The motion of the Sun across the daytime sky is best explained by the —

• rotation of the Earth on its axis
• the revolution of the Sun around the Earth
• the revolution of the Earth around the Sun
• the rotation of the Sun on its axis

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How many high tides does Virginia experience each day?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 1

What causes the United States to experience warm temperatures during the summer months?

• The northern hemisphere of the Earth is tilted towards the Sun.
• The southern hemisphere of the Earth is tilted towards the Sun.
• The Earth is positioned at the closest distance to the Sun.
• The moon is positioned in between the Earth and Sun.

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