Astronomy Test Review

What was the starting point for the Big Bang called?

• Singularity

• The Point

• X marks the spot

• The Period

Which of the following is not evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

• The abundance of “light” elements, hydrogen and helium, found in the observable universe.

• The redshifts in galaxy light spectra that show galaxies are moving away from each other.

• Cosmic Background Radiation

• Evidence that the universe started as a large supernova that collapsed and created other stars.

What is the first manned spaceship on the Moon?

• Apollo 12

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 10

• Apollo 13

What 2 light elements are abundant in the universe?

• Hydrogen and Sodium

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Nitrogen and Helium

• Nitrogen and Hydrogen

What was the first artificial satellite put in space?

• Voyager

• Mercury

• Sputnik

• Space station

If star A is farther from Earth than star B, but both stars have the same absolute magnitude, what is true about their apparent magnitude?

• Star B has the greater apparent magnitude

• Star A has the greater apparent magnitude

Which object forms by the contraction of a large sphere of gases causing the nuclear fusion of lighter elements into heavier elements?

• Planet

• Star

• Comet

• Moon

What element is the main component of most stars?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Iron

Why do stars appear to change position during the night?

• Stars are very far away from the solar system

• The earth revolves around the sun

• The earth rotates on its axis

• The stars are moving away from each other

Galaxies are named for their shapes. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is called

• An elliptical galaxy

• A spiral galaxy

• An irregular galaxy