Astronomy Unit Test Review

Which of these is the longest wavelength?

• Radio
• Xray
• Gamma
• Visible

Which tool would be used to orbit a planet and take pictures?

• Space station
• Rocket
• Space shuttle
• Satellite

Which tool would be used to take astronauts to the moon?

• Space station
• Rocket
• Space probe
• Space shuttle

Which of these does NOT carry people?

• Space station
• Space probe
• Rocket
• Space shuttle

The Nebula theory explains the formation of...

• Our solar system
• Our moon
• Our galaxy
• Our universe

Day is caused when..

• The Earth is closest to the sun.
• The Earth faces the sun.
• The moon is on the other side of the Earth.
• There is a new moon phase

The further a planet is from the sun...

• The longer its day would be.
• The longer its year would be.
• The shorter its day would be.
• The shorter its year would be.

Which of these statements is a piece of evidence that supports the Nebula Theory?

• All planets revolve around the sun in the same direction.
• All of the planets are the same size.
• All planets are on a tilt.
• Larger planets have shorter days than smaller ones.

The name of the theory that states the moon was formed when Earth was hit with a Mars-sized object, and material was ejected and condensed is....

• The Impact Theory

• The Fission Theory

• The Capture Theory

Why does the moon have some many craters?

• It has no atmosphere, so it has no weathering or erosion.

• The lack of atmosphere means meteors/asteroids don't burn up, so more hit the moon.

• A and B

• None of the above.